Definition

Describing something that is connected to a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, known as leukemia.

Example

The doctor explained that the leukemic cells were affecting the patient's health.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new documentary on cancer research?

No, I haven't seen it yet. What's it about?

It focuses on advancements in treating leukemic patients.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leukemic → It is formed from "leuko-" (from Greek "leukos", meaning white) and "-emic" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The word "leukemic" refers to a condition related to white blood cells in the blood, typically associated with leukemia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'white' ('leuko-') in relation to 'blood' ('-emic') to remember that 'leukemic' describes a condition involving white blood cells.

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