leuc-
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What does leuc- mean? Leuc- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “white” or "white blood cell." It is often used in medical and scientific terms. Leuc- comes from the Greek leukós, meaning “white, bright.”Leuc- is a variant of leuco-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use leuco- article.
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