leucopathy
(l(j)uːˈkɒpəθɪ)
Also in L. form leucopathia.
[f. leuco- + Gr. -πάθεια, πάθος suffering.]
= albinism. Also transf.
| 1841 Blackw. Mag. L. 587 The arts are infected with a ‘leucopathy’, architecture and painting rejoicing in universal glare. 1868 Nat. Encycl. I. 383 The name [Albino] is now used to designate any individual who exhibits peculiarities, which are very generally styled leucopathy. 1875 Encycl. Brit. I. 445/1 Albinism, or Leucopathia. |