Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Definition of the noun acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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noun

1. acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children
   • lexical domain: States - nouns denoting stable states of affairs
   • synonym of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia
   • more generic term: acute leukemia = rapidly progressing leukemia

Alternative definition of the noun acute lymphoblastic leukemia

noun

1. a type of leukemia that affects the lymphocytes

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Neoplastic Hematopathology (2001)

by Daniel M. Knowles

In hematology parlance, these precursors often are referred to as blasts, and ALL sometimes is called acute lymphoblastic leukemia; these two terms are interchangeable. Although ALL superficially resembles acute myeloid leukemia ( AML), ...

Pathophysiology, a Practical Approach (2016)

by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts.

Childhood Leukemia and Cancer, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics, (2014)

by Yaddanapudi Ravindranath

Brown, MDb,* KEYWORDS Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Leukemia treatment Risk-based stratification KEY POINTS Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common cancer diagnosed ...

Anatomy, Physiology and Disease, Foundations For The Health Professions (2016)

Medicine, Medicine by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells ...

Casarett and Doulls Essentials of Toxicology (2016)

by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow.

Primary Care, A Collaborative Practice (2016)

Medicine, Medicine by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow.

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenbergs Cancer (2016)

by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow.

Spine Imaging E-Book (2012)

Case Review Series (Expert Consult - Online) by Efrat Saraf-Lavi

Comment Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a malignant disease of the bone marrow in which early lymphoid precursors proliferate and replace the normal hematopoietic cells of the marrow. In adults, acute lymphoblastic leukemia ...

Rubins Pathology (2016)

by CTI Reviews

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow.

Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine (2010)

by Joseph Segen

acute lymphocytic leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL A malignantlymphoproliferative process that commonly affects children and young adults affecting ± 1800/year–US; ± 650/year–UK aetiology ALL has a hereditary component; ...

American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia (2006)

by Martin S. Lipsky, M.D.

Untreated, acute lymphoblastic leukemia leads to death within months, usually from in- led ion or bleeding. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia develops quickly and progresses rapidly. Malaise (overall weakness), pallid skin, and latigue are key ...

Cancer Dictionary (2004)

by Henry A. Rose

Also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia. acute myelogenous leukemia (mye-eh -LAH-jen-us loo-KEE-mee-a) AML. A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells (not lymphocytes) are found in the blood and ...

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations (2015)

by Dorland

L1 acute lymphoblastic leukemia with lymphoblasts, scanty cytoplasm, and inconspicuous nucleoli; lymph node metastases assessed L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 first, second, ...

Mosby's Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (2016)

by Mosby

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a malignant hematologic disease characterized by large numbers of lymphoblasts in the bone marrow, circulating blood, ...

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