Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leuko
Prefix
ˈljuː.koʊ
Definition
A prefix indicating a relationship to white color or leukocytes (white blood cells).
Examples
- Leukocyte – a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response.
- Leukemia – a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an excess of leukocytes.
- Leukoplast – a type of plastid that is colorless and involved in starch storage in plants.
Meaning
The term ‘leuko’ is derived from the Greek word ‘leukos’, which means ‘white’. In medical and biological contexts, it often pertains to white blood cells, which play crucial roles in the immune system.
Synonyms
- White (as in related to color)
- Leukocyte (specifically in medical terminology)
