Leukemia cell
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| Leukemia cell | |
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| Term | Leukemia cell |
| Short definition | leukemia cell (loo-KEE-mee-uh sel) An abnormal type of white blood cell that accumulates in the bone marrow and blood of patients with leukemia, leaving less room for healthy blood cells. This can lead to infection, anemia, and easy bleeding. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
leukemia cell - (pronounced) (loo-KEE-mee-uh sel) An abnormal type of white blood cell that accumulates in the bone marrow and blood of patients with leukemia, leaving less room for healthy blood cells. This can lead to infection, anemia, and easy bleeding. Leukemia cells can also accumulate in the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver, causing them to swell. They can also spread to the brain, spinal cord, and testicles
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