encauma

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noun

An ulcer in the eye, upon the cornea.

OriginAncient Greek ἔγκαυμα →
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Meanings

noun
  1. archaicmedicineAn ulcer in the eye, upon the cornea.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἔγκαυμα“mark caused by burning”
  2. Englishencauma

From Ancient Greek ἔγκαυμα (énkauma, “mark caused by burning”). See encaustic.

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