Medical Terminology / Unit 7 MedTerm 0422 short lesson, about 20 seconds
leuk/o: White
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The idea
The combining form leuk slash o names the colour white, and in blood terms names white blood cells.
In practice
A leukocyte is a white blood cell.
Where people slip
Leukocytosis is an increase in these cells; leukopenia is a deficiency.
Your place on the trail
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