leukemia — Progressive proliferation of abnormal leukocytes found in hemopoietic tissues, other organs, and usually in the blood in increased numbers. L. is classified by the dominant cell type, and by duration from onset to death. This occurs in acute l.… … Medical dictionary
leukemia — noun malignant neoplasm of blood forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer • Syn: ↑leukaemia, ↑leucaemia, ↑cancer of the blood • Hypernyms: ↑cancer, ↑malignant neoplastic disease … Useful english dictionary
lymphocytic leukemia — n leukemia of either of two types marked by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells (as lymphocytes) which accumulate in bone marrow, lymphoid tissue (as of the lymph nodes and spleen), and circulating blood called also lymphatic… … Medical dictionary
Leukemia — For the journal, see Leukemia (journal). For animal diseases, see Leucosis. Leukemia Classification and external resources A Wright s stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia … Wikipedia
leukemia — leukemic, adj. /looh kee mee euh/, n. Pathol. any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells and platelets, resulting in anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, and impaired blood … Universalium
lymphocytic leukemia — noun leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood • Hypernyms: ↑leukemia, ↑leukaemia, ↑leucaemia, ↑cancer of the blood • Hyponyms: ↑lymphoblastic leukemia … Useful english dictionary
lymphocytic leukemia — noun Date: 1956 leukemia of either of two types marked by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells (as lymphocytes) which accumulate especially in bone marrow, lymphoid tissue, and circulating blood called also lymphatic leukemia … New Collegiate Dictionary
lymphocytic — adjective of or relating to lymphocytes lymphocytic leukemia • Pertains to noun: ↑lymphocyte • Derivationally related forms: ↑lymphocyte * * * adjective see lymphocyte … Useful english dictionary
Lymphocytic leukemia, acute (ALL) — A rapidly progressing form of leukemia in which there are too many very young (immature) white blood cells called lymphoblasts in the bloodstream and bone marrow … Medical dictionary
chronic leukemia — leukemia in which the involved cell line is well differentiated, usually B lymphocytes, but immunologically incompetent; types distinguished include chronic granulocytic, chronic lymphocytic, chronic myelomonocytic, eosinophilic, and hairy cell… … Medical dictionary