leukemia

nounfeminine/lew.ˈsɛ.mi.ɐ/medium

Definition

A malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes.

Leukemia is a serious illness.

Advances in treatment have improved leukemia survival rates.

syn

Do grego 'leukos' + 'haima'