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Leukemia Definition & Meaning

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

"Leukemia" in song lyrics

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  • "Mobile leukemia"
    Clika One f/ Don Cisco, Kurupt — Places to Go
  • "acute myeloid leukemia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "acute lymphoblastic leukemia"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does leukemia mean?
malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
What part of speech is leukemia?
Leukemia is a noun.

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