1. plural of leukemic; people who have leukemia or are affected by leukemia
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in healthcare and research contexts

Examples

• The study followed 200 leukemics over a five-year period.
• Treatment protocols for leukemics have improved significantly in recent decades.
• Many leukemics benefit from bone marrow transplantation.
• The clinic specializes in caring for pediatric leukemics.
• Researchers are developing new therapies specifically for leukemics with resistant forms of the disease.