Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leuko
Prefix
/ˈluːkoʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology indicating something that is white or relates to white blood cells.
Examples
- Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects white blood cells.
- Leukocyte: A white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
Meaning
The term ‘leuko’ primarily refers to conditions or characteristics associated with white blood cells or the color white in biological contexts.
Synonyms
- White
- Colorless
