leucaemic

/luːˈsɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling leukaemia, a type of blood cancer

“The patient’s leucaemic cells required immediate treatment.”

2. noun

a person or animal affected with leukaemia

“The hospital specialized in caring for leucaemic patients.”

Synonyms

  • leukaemic
  • leukemic

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-cancerous