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leukemia

The correct spelling is leukemia.

How to pronounce leukemia

noun

IPA: /luːˈkiːmi.ə/

Say it like: Leu-kem-ia

The correct spelling is leukemia. A type of malignancy affecting the blood cells or blood-forming tissues. For example: "The subjects suffered from lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemias."

Usage Examples

The subjects suffered from lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemias.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A type of malignancy affecting the blood cells or blood-forming tissues.
  2. 2.Any specific form or type of cancer of the blood-forming tissues.

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