noun
- a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed him with acute leukemia.
- She underwent chemotherapy to treat her leukemia.
- Leukemia affects the production of healthy blood cells.
- Early detection of leukemia can improve treatment outcomes.
- The charity raises funds for leukemia research.
- His leukemia went into remission after treatment.