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Leukemia
Definitions
Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.
Equivalents
Examples
“The subjects suffered from lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemias.”
“In an era when political leaders promise⟳ deliverance from decline⟳ through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research⟳, the news that science is in deep trouble⟳ in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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