leuchaemia

/luːˈkiːmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow and is characterized by the production of abnormal white blood cells.

“The patient’s diagnosis of leukaemia was devastating news for the family.”

Synonyms

  • blood cancer
  • leukemia

Antonyms

  • healthy blood
  • normal cell growth