Aggressive NK-cell leukemia
Aggressive NK-cell leukemia is a rare and highly aggressive disease that affects the natural killer cells (NK cells), a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune system. The disease is characterized by systemic proliferation of NK cells, and it often presents with fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy.
Pronunciation
The term "Aggressive NK-cell leukemia" is pronounced as uh-gres-iv en-kay sel loo-kee-mee-uh.
Etymology
The term "Aggressive NK-cell leukemia" is derived from the characteristics of the disease. "Aggressive" refers to the rapid and severe progression of the disease. "NK-cell" refers to the type of cell that the disease affects, and "leukemia" is a term used to describe a group of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow.
Related Terms
- Natural killer cell: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and plays a crucial role in the body's defense against cancer and viral infections.
- Leukemia: A group of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow.
- Lymphadenopathy: A condition in which the lymph nodes become enlarged or swollen.
- Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.
- Fatigue: A feeling of tiredness or exhaustion or a need to rest because of lack of energy or strength.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aggressive NK-cell leukemia
- Wikipedia's article - Aggressive NK-cell leukemia
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