leuk-

American  

1. variant of leuko- before a vowel.

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Usage

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