Choose the combining form that means "white."

A) electr/o
B) rhin/o
C) path/o
D) leuk/o


D
Explanation: Specific word parts identifying colors are utilized to create terms. Leuk/o means white as in leukoderma, a condition where the skin becomes lighter or whiter.

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