Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of leukemia, especially in the presence of a non-leukemic disorder or a leukemic condition that mimics leukemia

“The patient’s blood work showed leukemoid changes, but the doctor suspected an underlying infection.”

2. noun

a condition or reaction that resembles leukemia but is not actually caused by it

“The patient’s leukemoid reaction was caused by a side effect of the medication.”