Leukaemia
noun
A serious disease in which the body produces too many white blood cells. It's a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with leukaemia after examining the test results.
Often appears as...
- acute leukaemia
- chronic leukaemia
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Technical
noun
A serious disease in which the body produces too many white blood cells. It's a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with leukaemia after examining the test results.
Often appears as...
- acute leukaemia
- chronic leukaemia
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Leukaemia is a medical term; use it in healthcare or scientific discussions.
During the medical conference, they discussed the latest treatments for leukaemia.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity
Leukaemia indicates a severe condition; it can bring serious conversations.
When Sarah mentioned her uncle had leukaemia, the room fell silent.
Pro Tip 3/3Acute vs. Chronic
Leukaemia has types; 'acute' is fast-developing, 'chronic' grows slowly.
The patient was relieved to learn she had chronic leukaemia, giving them more time to plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Leukaemia is a medical term; use it in healthcare or scientific discussions.
During the medical conference, they discussed the latest treatments for leukaemia.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity
Leukaemia indicates a severe condition; it can bring serious conversations.
When Sarah mentioned her uncle had leukaemia, the room fell silent.
Pro Tip 3/3Acute vs. Chronic
Leukaemia has types; 'acute' is fast-developing, 'chronic' grows slowly.
The patient was relieved to learn she had chronic leukaemia, giving them more time to plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Leukaemia is a medical term; use it in healthcare or scientific discussions.
During the medical conference, they discussed the latest treatments for leukaemia.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity
Leukaemia indicates a severe condition; it can bring serious conversations.
When Sarah mentioned her uncle had leukaemia, the room fell silent.
Pro Tip 3/3Acute vs. Chronic
Leukaemia has types; 'acute' is fast-developing, 'chronic' grows slowly.
The patient was relieved to learn she had chronic leukaemia, giving them more time to plan.
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Quote examples
David Harewood
English Actor
We live in a world of strange priorities, where Kim Kardashian buying a Lamborghini creates international headlines, but children in Niger suffering from drought and children in Britain suffering from leukaemia go unnoticed.
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Timothy Spall
English Actor
In 1996, when I was being treated for leukaemia, at one point I had a vicious infection that was trying to claim me. Mercifully, due to love and expertise, I pulled through.
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
My eldest son George had acute myeloid leukaemia when he was a tiny baby, he is now 20 and doing very well. He is a mini-miracle in many ways.
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Margaret Thatcher
English Leader
To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches.
Quote examples
David Harewood
English Actor
We live in a world of strange priorities, where Kim Kardashian buying a Lamborghini creates international headlines, but children in Niger suffering from drought and children in Britain suffering from leukaemia go unnoticed.
Quote examples
Timothy Spall
English Actor
In 1996, when I was being treated for leukaemia, at one point I had a vicious infection that was trying to claim me. Mercifully, due to love and expertise, I pulled through.
Quote examples
Gary Lineker
English Footballer
My eldest son George had acute myeloid leukaemia when he was a tiny baby, he is now 20 and doing very well. He is a mini-miracle in many ways.
Quote examples
Margaret Thatcher
English Leader
To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches.
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