HealthJuly 14, 2026

leukemia

/luːˈkiːmiə/

Definition

A serious form of cancer affecting the blood-forming tissues, often requiring intensive treatments like bone marrow transplants.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek words 'leukos' (white) and 'haima' (blood), reflecting the characteristic increase in white blood cells associated with the condition. It was coined by German pathologist Rudolf Virchow in the mid-19th century.

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