Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Leukocoria
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: A white film or spot in the pupil of the eye
Combining form and definition: leuk/o, “white”; cor/o, “pupil”
Suffix and definition: -ia, “condition of”
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