IPA: /luˈkiːmiə/
KK: /luˈkimɪə/
Definition: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to an increase in white blood cells, which can cause various health problems.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with leukemia after several tests.
IPA: /luˈkimɪk/
KK: /luˈkimɪk/
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.
IPA: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process of causing or developing leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Example: Researchers are studying leukemogenesis to find better treatments for leukemia.
IPA: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪk/
KK: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪk/
Definition: Referring to something that has the potential to cause leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Example: Certain chemicals are considered leukemogenic because they can increase the risk of developing leukemia.
IPA: /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/
KK: /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/
Definition: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps the body fight infections.
Example: Leukocytes play a crucial role in protecting the body from illness and disease.
IPA: /luːkəˈsɪtɪk/
KK: /luːkəˈsɪtɪk/
Definition: Relating to white blood cells, which are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections.
Example: The doctor examined the leukocytic response to the infection.
IPA: /ˌluː.kəʊ.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/
KK: /luːˌkoʊsɪˈtoʊsɪs/
Definition: A condition where there is an unusually high number of white blood cells in the blood, which can happen during infections or inflammation.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with leukocytosis after reviewing her blood test results.
IPA: /luːˈkoʊdɪstrəfi/
KK: /lʊˈkoʊdɪstrəfi/
Definition: A group of disorders that lead to the gradual breakdown of the white matter in the brain, caused by problems with the growth of the protective covering around nerve fibers.
Example: Leukodystrophy can affect a person's ability to move and think clearly.
IPA: /ˌluːkəˈpiːniə/
KK: /lʊˈkoʊpɪniə/
Definition: A medical condition where there are fewer white blood cells in the blood than normal, which can make it harder for the body to fight infections.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with leukopenia after reviewing her blood test results.
IPA: /ˌluːkəˈpiːnɪk/
KK: /lʊkəˈpinɪk/
Definition: Describing a condition where there is a lower than normal number of white blood cells in the body, which can affect the immune system.
Example: The patient was diagnosed as leukopenic after the blood tests showed a significant drop in white blood cell count.
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