leuk/o
Word root Medical Terminology
White.
Example: leukocyte (white blood cell)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 18 Key Terms · OpenStax
Terms built with leuk/o
- leukocyteWhite blood cell; defends the body against infection and disease.
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