antileukemic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌæntiˈluːkɪmɪk/
KK: /ˌæntiˈlukɪmɪk/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that helps to prevent or fight against leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antileukemic drug to help treat the patient's condition.
Conversation
I heard there are new antileukemic treatments being tested.
Really? That sounds promising!
Yeah, it's great to see advancements in medicine like this.
Absolutely, it could really help those affected by leukemia.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leukemia
anticancer
therapeutic
Antonyms
leukemic
harmful
detrimental
noun
Definition
A type of drug that helps to prevent or treat leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antileukemic to help manage the patient's condition.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new antileukemic drug they just approved?
Yeah, I read that it shows a lot of promise for treating leukemia.
It’s amazing how far medical research has come in recent years.
Root Explanation
Antileukemic is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "leukemia" (from Greek "leukos", meaning white, and "haima", meaning blood). The word refers to substances or treatments that work against leukemia, a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'leukemia' referring to white blood — this helps you remember that antileukemic means something that fights against white blood cancer.
Visually Confused Words
aleukemic
leukemic