noun
- plural of leukemia; cancers of the blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital treats various types of leukemias in children and adults.
- Researchers are studying new treatments for acute leukemias.
- Different leukemias require different therapeutic approaches.
- The oncology department specializes in treating leukemias and lymphomas.
- Early detection improves outcomes for most leukemias.
- Chronic leukemias often progress more slowly than acute forms.