leukaemic

/luːˈkiːmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by leukaemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow

“The patient was diagnosed with a leukaemic condition and required immediate treatment.”

2. adjective

having or showing a tendency to become leukaemic

“The patient’s family history suggested a leukaemic predisposition.”

3. noun

a person or animal affected by leukaemia

“The doctor examined the leukaemic patient and developed a treatment plan.”

4. noun

a leukaemia

“The patient was diagnosed with an acute leukaemic condition.”

Synonyms

  • leukaemic
  • leukemic

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-malignant