acute myeloid leukemia

/əˌkjut ˌmaɪəˈlɔɪd luˌkimiə/
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Definitions of acute myeloid leukemia
  1. noun
    acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults
    synonyms: acute myelocytic leukemia
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    type of:
    acute leukemia
    rapidly progressing leukemia
    granulocytic leukemia, myelocytic leukemia
    a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood
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