leuk- root words — words with the leuk- root

The root leuk- comes from Greek leukos, meaning white. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including leukemia, interleukin, leukocyte, leukocytes. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the leuk- root

Explore words with leuk- — words containing the leuk- root and sharing its sense of "white". Examples include leukemia, interleukin, leukocyte, leukocytes. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does leuk- mean?

The leuk- root means white, from Greek leukos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.