leukaemia
1 synonym for leukaemia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Alternative British and Commonwealth spelling of leukemia.
How to use leukaemia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acute leukaemia
chronic leukaemia
childhood leukaemia
leukaemia research
Leukaemia is the medical and everyday spelling in British and Commonwealth English.
Etymology
No separate etymology is recorded for leukaemia; it is a spelling variant of leukemia, and its history belongs to that headword rather than to a coinage of its own.
Full origin of leukaemia →Frequently asked questions
What is leukaemia?
Leukaemia is the British and Commonwealth spelling of leukemia, the same medical term used in American English.
Is leukaemia the same as leukemia?
Yes, they refer to exactly the same condition; only the spelling differs by region.
Where is the leukaemia spelling used?
It is used in Britain and other Commonwealth countries, while American English uses leukemia.
