Word: leukoreduction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: leu
kore
duc
tion
Definition: The removal of white blood cells (or leukocytes) from the blood.
Morphemes:
Affix: leuko-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: leucocyte; blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λευκός
Language: grc
Decoded: leukos
Meaning: white
Affix: reduction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: reductio
Language: la
Decoded: reductio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A restoring, restoration.