Definition

Referring to something that has the potential to cause leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

Example

Certain chemicals are considered leukemogenic because they can increase the risk of developing leukemia.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on environmental toxins?

Yeah, they mentioned some of them could be leukemogenic.

It's scary to think how much we might be exposed to these substances.

I know! We really need to pay attention to what we consume.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leukemogenic is formed from "leuk-" (from Greek "leukos", meaning white) and "-genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning producing or originating). The word refers to something that produces or causes white blood cells, typically in the context of leukemia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leuk-' meaning 'white' and '-genic' meaning 'producing' — this helps you remember that leukemogenic refers to something that produces white blood cells.

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