Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 18 - The Circulatory System: Blood - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 706: 6

Answer

The prefix "leuko-" means white ( or related to white blood cells). This combining form is found in words like leukocyte, and leukemia.

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Other words that have this affix are "leukotriene" and "leukopenia."
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