1. relating to, caused by, or affected with leukaemia (a cancer of the blood or bone marrow)
Usage: medical term; British spelling (American: leukemic)

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a leukaemic condition after blood tests revealed abnormal white cell counts.
• Leukaemic cells multiply rapidly and crowd out healthy blood cells.
• Treatment options for leukaemic patients include chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants.
• The doctor explained that leukaemic symptoms can include fatigue, bruising, and frequent infections.
• Research into leukaemic remission has improved survival rates significantly over the past decade.