acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Noun

Meaning

acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children

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Synonyms

acute lymphocytic leukemia all leukemia lymphoma multiple myeloma Hodgkin's lymphoma lymphoblastic leukemia acute myeloid leukemia acute leukemia lymphocytic leukemia chronic myeloid leukemia myelodysplastic syndrome chronic lymphocytic leukemia essential thrombocythemia blood and bone marrow cancer
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Hypernyms

acute leukemia

Examples

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, known as ALL, is a form of blood cancer that is most often diagnosed in children ages zero to 4 years old, though older children and adults can also be diagnosed. Source: Internet

On Feb. 28, 2019, 16-month-old Rylee Ann Motycka was diagnosed with Pre-B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

acute lung injury acute lymphatic leukemia acute lymphoblastic leukaemia acute lymphocytic leukemia acute medical condition acute medical event