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

Examples of lymphocytic leukemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) depends on more than just the stage of the disease. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

But when Mike lost his 31-year-battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in April 2025, the mere idea of those three words rang hollow. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 July 2026

Bradley died in 2006 at the age of 65 of complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026

The donation includes $10 million to the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre in England for research and drug development focused on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and other rare blood cancers. — ABC News, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lymphocytic leukemia

• hyperlipidemia
• hyperuricemia
• hypomagnesemia
• hypophosphatemia
• academia
• azotemia
• bacteremia
• hyperaemia
• hyperemia
• hypoxemia
• septicaemia
• septicemia

Medical Definition

lymphocytic leukemia

noun

variants also lymphatic leukemia or lymphoid leukemia

: leukemia of either of two types marked by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells (as lymphocytes) which accumulate in bone marrow, lymphoid tissue (as of the lymph nodes and spleen), and circulating blood see acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia