The prefix 'Leuk/o-' is associated with which color?
Explanation
This question tests knowledge of color prefixes. 'Leuk/o-' means white and is commonly used in hematology, such as in 'leukocyte' (white blood cell) and 'leukemia' (a cancer of blood-forming tissues).
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