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Leukemic: meaning, definitions and examples

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leukemic

 

[ luːˈkɪːmɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Leukemic refers to anything related to leukemia, which is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Patients with leukemic conditions often experience an increase in white blood cells that are not functioning properly.

Synonyms

cancerous, hemato-oncological, leukemia-related

Examples of usage

  • The leukemic patient required immediate treatment.
  • Research is focused on new therapies for leukemic disorders.
  • Symptoms of leukemic conditions can vary greatly among patients.

Translations

Translations of the word "leukemic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leucêmico

🇮🇳 ल्यूकेमिया

🇩🇪 leukämisch

🇮🇩 leukemik

🇺🇦 лейкемічний

🇵🇱 leukemiczny

🇯🇵 白血病の

🇫🇷 leucémique

🇪🇸 leucémico

🇹🇷 lösemi

🇰🇷 백혈병의

🇸🇦 لوكيميا

🇨🇿 leukemický

🇸🇰 leukemický

🇨🇳 白血病的

🇸🇮 levkemijski

🇮🇸 leukemískur

🇰🇿 лейкемиялық

🇬🇪 ლევკემიური

🇦🇿 leykemiya

🇲🇽 leucémico

Word origin

The term 'leukemic' originates from the word 'leukemia,' which is derived from the Greek words 'leukos,' meaning 'white,' and 'haima,' meaning 'blood.' The term began to be used in the late 19th century to describe a group of blood cancers characterized by an overproduction of white blood cells. The recognition of leukemia as a distinct form of cancer came about in the late 1800s, with various types to be identified over time, such as acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The understanding of leukemic conditions has evolved significantly, leading to advancements in diagnosis and treatment, which continue to improve patient outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,861, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.