\Leu*co"ma*ine\ (l[-u]*k[=o]"m[.a]*[i^]n or -[=e]n),
n. [Leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine.] (Physiol. Chem.)
An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during
life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a
{ptomaine} or cadaveric poison.