lymphocytic leukemia
noun
: leukemia of either of two types marked by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells (such as lymphocytes) which accumulate especially in bone marrow, lymphoid tissue, and circulating blood
called also lymphatic leukemia
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Beginning to End Stages of CLL Once diagnosed, chronic lymphocytic leukemia is staged to determine how advanced the disease is and to help determine the best treatment.
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Summary Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a slow-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services conducted two assessments in 2022 examining cancer rates from 2006 to 2019 in Laredo and found a higher rate of acute lymphocytic leukemia, breast cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma compared with cancer rates elsewhere in the state.
—Alejandra Martinez, ProPublica, 15 Mar. 2024
But long-term exposure to the gas can cause breast cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lymphocytic leukemia, and myeloma.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Summary Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a slow-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services conducted two assessments in 2022 examining cancer rates from 2006 to 2019 in Laredo and found a higher rate of acute lymphocytic leukemia, breast cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma compared with cancer rates elsewhere in the state.
—Alejandra Martinez, ProPublica, 15 Mar. 2024
But long-term exposure to the gas can cause breast cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lymphocytic leukemia, and myeloma.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Lymphocytic leukemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphocytic%20leukemia. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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