Leukemia
/luˈkimiə/
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Definition
(noun) Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.
Sentence Examples
My uncle has been diagnosed with leukemia.
He died from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient was diagnosed with ____ and began an experimental treatment plan at the local hospital tonight.