noun
- Plural of leukaemia; a group of cancers of the blood and bone marrow characterized by abnormal production of white blood cells.
Usage: British spelling; American English uses 'leukemias'; Medical/clinical term; Typically used in medical contexts and patient education
Examples
- Different types of leukaemias require different treatment approaches.
- The hospital's oncology department specializes in treating various leukaemias.
- Acute and chronic leukaemias have distinct progression patterns.
- Researchers are developing new therapies for childhood leukaemias.
- Early detection of leukaemias significantly improves survival rates.