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leuk/o — White

leuk/o means white. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: leukocyte.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: White

• Ancient Greek: λευκός (leukos)

Examples and word parts

leukocyte

A white blood cell.

Word parts: leuk/o (white) + -cyte (cell)

Recorded forms: leuk-, leuko-

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Related color terms

• chlor-, chloro- — Green

  chlorophyll

• chrom-, chromato- — Color

  chromosome

• cyano- — Blue

  cyanosis

• erythr/o — Red

  erythrocyte

• melan-, melano- — Black

  melanin

• xanth-, xantho- — Yellow

  xanthoma

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