leukocoria

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noun An abnormal white reflection from the retina of the eye, a medical sign for a number of conditions.

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Medically known as leukocoria, which literally means white pupil, it's usually seen in only one eye and usually covers most - if not all - of the pupil.

Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD and Jacqueline Egan: Baby Photos Can Reflect Serious Eye Disorders 2010
Medically known as leukocoria, which literally means white pupil, it's usually seen in only one eye and usually covers most - if not all - of the pupil.

Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD and Jacqueline Egan: Baby Photos Can Reflect Serious Eye Disorders Joan Liebmann-Smith 2010
Tyler's white eye, called leukocoria, was the classic warning sign.

The Goalkeeper 2011
Tyler's white eye, called leukocoria, was the classic warning sign.

The Seattle Times 2011
Medically known as leukocoria, which literally means white pupil, it's usually seen in only one eye and usually covers most - if not all - of the pupil.

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com 2010
The flash of the camera can make the tumor (s) visible in photographs, appearing as a white hue known as leukocoria, rather than seeing a red eye reflex as in a normal healthy eye.

A Thousand Words A Kodak blog about photography 2008
White (leukocoria) or red pupil instead of the normal black

Retinoblastoma - Diagnosing and Treating Retinoblastoma in Children 2009