Also in L. form leucopathia. [f. LEUCO- + Gr. -πάθεια, πάθυς 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.
