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leukemic

leukemic

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Related to leukemia, a cancer of the blood
  • adjective
  • /luˈkimɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : leucémico
  • At this time, his first dose of chemotherapy (methotrexate) is injected into the spinal canal to treat any leukemic cells that may find sanctuary there.
  • leukemic cells

Examples

  • CHANCE: We've looked at her smear, and her leukemic cells are showing at 23%.

  • The fluid will be tested for infection, inflammation, and leukemic cells.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Each head wall can be difficult, but similar obstacles have been managed by other leukemic children and their families.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • These solid tumors are composed of leukemic cells.

    Academic text (2009)
  • We will continue with chemotherapy for three years to get rid of the root system, the remaining leukemic cells we can't see.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • In remission for one year, she will remain on therapy for two more years in an effort to destroy any residual leukemic cells.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • In the interim, leukemic children learn to adapt to the reality of their condition, developing patterns of behaving and relating in effective ways.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • These fragile cells—David's leukemic cells—are functionless, unable to mature.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Many families with a leukemic child face numerous challenges but remain hopeful through treatment.

  • The research team is focused on improving treatments for leukemic patients through targeted therapies.

Surface Forms

leukemic positive

Morphology

leukemic = leukemia (transparent) = leukemia + ic

The adjective is formed by adding the common medical adjective suffix '-ic' to the noun 'leukemia', yielding 'relating to leukemia'.

Etymology

Leukemic comes from Greek parts leuk- meaning 'white' and -emia meaning 'blood'. Because leukemia makes many white blood cells in the blood, leukemic describes something that relates to that blood disease.