Aleukemia

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Aleukemia (pronounced: a-leu-ke-mia) is a medical term that refers to a condition where there is a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the peripheral blood, despite an increase in the bone marrow. This condition is often associated with certain types of leukemia and other blood disorders.

Etymology

The term "Aleukemia" is derived from the Greek words "a-" meaning "without", "leuko-" meaning "white", and "-emia" meaning "blood". Thus, the term literally translates to "without white blood", referring to the lack of white blood cells in the peripheral blood.

Related Terms

  • Leukemia: A group of cancers that usually begin in the bone marrow and result in high numbers of abnormal white blood cells.
  • Leukocytosis: A condition characterized by an increased number of white blood cells in the blood.
  • Leukopenia: A decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
  • Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
  • Bone Marrow: The flexible tissue in the interior of bones that produces blood cells.

See Also

  • Hematopoiesis: The formation of blood cellular components.
  • Myeloid: Relating to or derived from the bone marrow.
  • Lymphoid: Relating to or denoting cells or tissues of the lymphatic system.

References

  • Medical dictionaries and textbooks
  • Peer-reviewed medical journals

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