leukemic
- adjective
- /luˈkimɪk/
- Specialized
- 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
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CHANCE: We've looked at her smear, and her leukemic cells are showing at 23%.
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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.
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The research team is focused on improving treatments for leukemic patients through targeted therapies.
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.