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leukemia

IPA: /luˈkiːmiə/

KK: /luˈkimɪə/

noun

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.

leukemic

IPA: /luˈkimɪk/

KK: /luˈkimɪk/

adjective

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.

leukemogenesis

IPA: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

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.

leukemogenic

IPA: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /luːˌkiːməˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

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.

leukocyte

IPA: /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/

KK: /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/

noun

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.

leukocytic

IPA: /luːkəˈsɪtɪk/

KK: /luːkəˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

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.

leukocytosis

IPA: /ˌluː.kəʊ.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/

KK: /luːˌkoʊsɪˈtoʊsɪs/

noun

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.

leukodystrophy

IPA: /luːˈkoʊdɪstrəfi/

KK: /lʊˈkoʊdɪstrəfi/

noun

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.

leukopenia

IPA: /ˌluːkəˈpiːniə/

KK: /lʊˈkoʊpɪniə/

noun

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.

leukopenic

IPA: /ˌluːkəˈpiːnɪk/

KK: /lʊkəˈpinɪk/

adjective

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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