leuko-, leuk-, -leukemia; alternate spellings: leuco-, leuc-, -leucemia
(Greek: leukos, white; the primary meaning now is the color "white"; but it also includes the meanings of "light, clear, bright")
A treatment using white blood cells to build up the immune system to fight diseases; leucocytotherapy: In hospital, Mrs. Zeller underwent leukotherapy in order to strengthen her immunity against illnesses and ailments.
A device to perform a leukotomy: A leukotome was employed in the surgical operation on the frontal lobe of Jim's brain in order to cure a mental disorder that he had.
A surgical operation involving the frontal lobe of the brain: A leukotomy was previously intends to treat certain mental disorders.
leukotoxic (adjective), more leukotoxic, mosSome leukotoxic
Regarding something that is poisonous or harmful to white blood cells: Some serious leukotoxic infections, like blood infections, and chemotherapy drugs will kill WBCs.
A poisonous condition of white blood cells: Dr. Todd talked about leukotoxicity in patients suffering from blood cancer.
A substance that is poisonous to white blood cells: In medical school, Mark learned about leukotoxins as being a material or matter, like leukolysin and leukocidin, that kills WBCs.
Whiteness of the hair, or whiteness in a certain area: Jane's mother noticed a white spot of hair on the back of Jane's head, and after seeing their family doctor, she was informed that her daughter had a condition of leukotrichia, which was harmless due to a lack of any other symptoms.
An abnormal condition similar to leukeemia; pseudoleukaemia: Dr. Smart told Mrs. Dawson that she had a case of pseudoleukemia which lacked the changes in her blood stream, which was characteristic of leukaemia.
Syphilitic leukoderma or a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin around the neck and shoulders: Venereal colla is virtually pathognomonic of late syphilis, that is decisively characteristic of a disease or indicating a disease with certainty.
