leukaemia

/lju:'ki:miə/ Cách viết khác : (leukaemia) /lju:'ki:miə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of cancer: Leukaemia is a malignant disease (cancer) that originates in the body's blood-forming tissues, primarily the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
    • Characterized by abnormal white blood cells: It is specifically characterized by the rapid, uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes). These abnormal cells crowd out healthy blood cells, impairing the blood's ability to function normally.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The patient was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
    • Research into new treatments for leukaemia has advanced significantly.
    • A bone marrow transplant can be a cure for some types of leukaemia.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in remission from leukaemia": This phrase describes a state where signs and symptoms of the cancer are reduced or have disappeared after treatment.
    • After two years of chemotherapy, she is now in remission from leukaemia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leukemia (noun): The American English spelling of .
  • Leukaemic (adjective): Relating to or affected by leukaemia.
    • Leukaemic cells were found in the blood sample.
Synonyms
  • Blood cancer: A general, non-technical term for cancers of the blood, including leukaemia.
  • Haematological malignancy: A more formal medical term for cancers of the blood and bone marrow.
Different Meanings / Classifications

Leukaemia is classified into main types based on the speed of progression and the type of blood cell affected: * Acute leukaemia: Progresses rapidly and requires immediate, aggressive treatment. * Chronic leukaemia: Progresses more slowly, and patients may not require treatment for a long time. * Lymphocytic (or lymphoblastic) leukaemia: Affects the lymphoid cells (lymphocytes). * Myelogenous (or myeloid) leukaemia: Affects the myeloid cells.

Noun
  1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

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