Biphenotypic acute leukaemia
Biphenotypic acute leukaemia (pronunciation: bi-fee-no-typ-ic a-cute loo-kee-mee-a), also known as BAL or mixed phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL), is a rare type of leukaemia that does not fit into the traditional classification of leukaemia.
Etymology
The term "biphenotypic" is derived from the Greek words "bi" meaning two, and "phenotype" referring to the observable characteristics of an individual. "Acute" is derived from the Latin word "acutus" meaning sharp or severe, and "leukaemia" is derived from the Greek words "leukos" meaning white, and "haima" meaning blood.
Definition
Biphenotypic acute leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is characterized by the presence of both myeloid and lymphoid features in the same patient, hence the term "biphenotypic". This condition is considered a subtype of acute leukaemia, which is a rapidly progressing disease that results in the overproduction of immature blood cells.
Related Terms
- Myeloid: Refers to one of the two main types of white blood cells. Myeloid cells include granulocytes, monocytes, red blood cells, and platelets.
- Lymphoid: Refers to the other main type of white blood cells. Lymphoid cells include T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells.
- Acute leukaemia: A rapidly progressing type of leukaemia that results in the overproduction of immature blood cells.
- Chronic leukaemia: A slowly progressing disease that allows for the production of more mature, functional cells compared to acute leukaemia.
- Leukaemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
See Also
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biphenotypic acute leukaemia
- Wikipedia's article - Biphenotypic acute leukaemia
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