Leucomaine
Translation of "leucomaine" into Russian
leucomaine
NounUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈmeɪn/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈmeɪn/
leucomaine
leucomaines pl
Leucomaine is a type of alkaloid found in the body.
Лейкомаин - это тип алкалоида, обнаруженного в организме.
Definitions
leucomaine
NounUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈmeɪn/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈmeɪn/
A basic nitrogenous compound produced in the body during the process of metabolism, especially during the breakdown of proteins.
The presence of leucomaine in the blood can indicate certain metabolic disorders.
leucomaine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈmeɪn/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈmeɪn/
Relating to or caused by a leucomaine or leucomaines.
Leucomaine poisoning was once thought to explain certain unexplained illnesses.