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leuk-
combining form
Definition of LEUK-
1
: white : colorless : weakly colored <leukocyte> <leukorrhea>
2
: leukocyte <leukemia>
3
: white matter of the brain <leukotomy>
Variants of LEUK-
leuk- or leuko-
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Origin of LEUK-
New Latin leuc-, leuco-, from Greek leuk-, leuko-, from leukos — more at light
Medical Dictionary
leuk-
combining form
Medical Definition of LEUK-
1
: white : colorless : weakly colored <leukocyte> <leukorrhea>
2
: leukocyte <leukemia>
3
: white matter of the brain <leukoencephalitis>
Variants of LEUK-
leuk- or leuko- or chiefly British leuc- or leuco-
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