Lymphocytic Leukemia Definition

noun
Any of several forms of leukemia characterized by the proliferation of mature or immature lymphocytes, usually categorized into acute forms (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) and chronic forms (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
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Lymphocytic Leukemia Sentence Examples

  • In acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), it is the T or the B lymphocytes that become cancerous.

  • Depending on the type of white blood cell that is involved, chronic leukemia can be classified as chronic lymphocytic leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia.

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) involves the T or B lymphocytes.

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) often has no symptoms at first and may remain undetected for a long time.

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