Blood Cancer UK
Blood Cancer UK
Blood Cancer UK (pronounced: /blʌd 'kænsər juː 'keɪ/) is a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom that is dedicated to funding research, providing support, and campaigning for those affected by blood cancer.
Etymology
The term "Blood Cancer UK" is a combination of the words "blood", "cancer", and "UK". "Blood" (from Old English blōd) refers to the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body. "Cancer" (from Latin cancer meaning "crab") is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. "UK" is an abbreviation for the "United Kingdom", a country in northwestern Europe.
Related Terms
- Leukemia: A type of blood cancer that affects the white blood cells.
- Lymphoma: A type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.
- Myeloma: A type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow.
- Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood Cancer UK
- Wikipedia's article - Blood Cancer UK
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