leukemia

/luːˈkiːmiə/ /ˈluːkɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

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

“She was diagnosed with acute leukemia and had to undergo chemotherapy.”

2. noun

A disease in which the bone marrow produces too many white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets.

“The doctor explained the different types of leukemia and their symptoms.”

3. noun

A cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which abnormal cells multiply in the bone marrow.

“Research on leukemia led to a new treatment option for patients.”

Synonyms

  • blood cancer
  • myeloid leukemia

Antonyms

  • healthy blood cells
  • normal bone marrow