non-leukemic
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/nɒn-luːˈkiːmɪk/
(leukemic)
not affected by leukemia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-leukemic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'leukemic' which is derived from 'leukemia', a term for a type of cancer affecting blood cells.
Historical Evolution
'leukemia' comes from the Greek words 'leukos' meaning 'white' and 'haima' meaning 'blood', referring to the white blood cells affected by the disease.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'leukemia' referred to a condition involving white blood cells, and 'non-leukemic' simply negates this condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not affected by leukemia.
The patient was diagnosed as non-leukemic after the tests.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 03:02