lymphocytic leukemia

noun

Updated on: 31 Mar 2018

Definition of lymphocytic leukemia

: 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

Recent Examples of lymphocytic leukemia from the Web

Among the Miracle Families who shared their stories was Megan Ross, who spoke about her daughter Meredith, 9, who was diagnosed with T-cell Acute lymphocytic leukemia, at age three.

— steve smith, Courant Community, "RockaTHON Event A Success," 14 Mar. 2018
The cause was complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia, said his wife, activist Heather Booth.

— harrison smith, Washington Post, "Paul Booth, labor leader and antiwar activist, dies at 74," 19 Jan. 2018
Reynolds is taking on the campaign in honor of her father, who was diagnosed in 2010 with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

— alec johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Pewaukee student raising money to fight cancer in honor of her father," 11 Jan. 2018
His death, apparently of sudden complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, was confirmed by his wife, Heather, also a prominent advocate for liberal social causes.

— sam roberts, New York Times, "Paul Booth, Antiwar Organizer and Union Stalwart, Dies at 74," 18 Jan. 2018
During his time at Food Network, Summers experienced a couple of health scares, including a 2009 chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis.

— nick vadala, Philly.com, "'Double Dare's' Marc Summers to bring 'On Your Marc' documentary, physical challenges to Philly," 12 Oct. 2017
Maddux, 11, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia at age 5, and has undergone four years of chemotherapy.

— megan becka, cleveland.com, "Akron Children's Hospital 'hero' patients to cheer on Akron Marathon runners," 19 Sep. 2017
On Friday, September 8th, then two-year-old Willow Stine was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

— Southern Living, "Watch This Florida Hospital Staff Give One Little Girl a Big Birthday Surprise Despite the Storm," 12 Sep. 2017
Doctors there sent Willow by ambulance to All Children's, where she was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

— elizabeth cohen, CNN, "Irma threatens birthday for 3-year old with leukemia, until nurses step in," 11 Sep. 2017

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1956

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lymphocytic leukemia

noun

variants: also lymphatic leukemia or lymphoid leukemia

medical Definition of lymphocytic 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