aleukemic
|a-leu-ke-mic|
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/eɪˈluːˌkiːmɪk/
leukemia without elevated white blood cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aleukemic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'leukos' meaning 'white,' combined with '-emic' relating to blood.
Historical Evolution
'aleukemic' was formed in the 20th century to describe a specific type of leukemia where white blood cell count is not elevated.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without white blood cells,' but over time it evolved to describe a specific leukemia condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a form of leukemia in which the number of white blood cells in the blood is normal or decreased.
The patient was diagnosed with aleukemic leukemia.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 13:51