1. resembling leukemia in appearance or symptoms, especially referring to a blood condition that mimics leukemia but is caused by infection, inflammation, or medication rather than cancer
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in the phrase 'leukemoid reaction'

Examples

• The patient's blood test showed a leukemoid reaction to the severe infection.
• Doctors initially suspected leukemia but later diagnosed a leukemoid condition caused by pneumonia.
• A leukemoid reaction can produce elevated white blood cell counts similar to those seen in leukemia.
• The medication triggered a leukemoid response that resolved once treatment was discontinued.
• Distinguishing between true leukemia and a leukemoid reaction requires careful clinical evaluation.