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Leukemic
Leukemic (pronounced: loo-kee-mik) is an adjective that pertains to, characterized by, or suffering from leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Etymology
The term "leukemic" is derived from the Greek words "leukos" meaning "white" and "haima" meaning "blood". It was first used in the medical field in the 19th century to describe a condition where there is an abnormal increase in white blood cells in the body.
Related Terms
- Leukemia: A group of cancers that usually begins in the bone marrow and results in high numbers of abnormal white blood cells. These white blood cells are not fully developed and are called blasts or leukemia cells.
- Leukocyte: A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease. There are several types, all amoeboid cells with a nucleus, including lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and macrophages.
- Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors. It is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leukemic
- Wikipedia's article - Leukemic
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