Leuko-: Prefix meaning white, as in leukocyte (white blood cell). About Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy TRUSTe

Leuk-: Prefix meaning white, as in leukemia. Leuk-and leuko-, the form used before a consonant, come from the Greek "leukos" meaning white.

1. white : colorless : weakly colored leukocyte leukorrhea 2. leukocyte leukemia 3. white matter of the brain leukotomy

Leuk- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “white” or “white blood cell.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.

5 дней назад · a combining form with the meanings “white,” “white blood cell,” used in the formation of compound words leukopoiesis leukotomy

4 янв. 2021 г. · leuk/o. White. leukoplakia (white, hard, thickened patches firmly attached to the mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis)

Definition: Known as white blood cells, leukocytes are a cellular component of the blood that protects the body from infection and disease.

Leukos is a Greek word meaning "white" or "bright." It is commonly used as a term describing white blood cells, including: leukocytes; leukemia; leukopenia ...

Leuk/o, = white, leukemia (overabundance of white blood cells) ; melan/o, = black, melanoma (black tumor of the skin) ; cyan/o, = blue, cyanosis (blueness may be ...