chloroma

/ˈklɔrəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, benign tumor composed of immature white blood cells, often found in the bone marrow or peripheral blood.

“The doctor explained to the patient that the tumor was a chloroma, a type of leukemia that would require treatment.”

Synonyms

  • leukemia
  • myeloid tumor

Antonyms

  • carcinoma
  • sarcoma