leukemia
3 synonyms for leukemia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A type of cancer that affects blood cells, usually causing the body to produce abnormal white blood cells.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use leukemia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
diagnosed with leukemia
childhood leukemia
Etymology
From German Leukämie, built from Greek leukos, "white," and haima, "blood" — referring to the excess white blood cells seen in the disease.
Full origin of leukemia →Frequently asked questions
What does “leukemia” mean?
The word “leukemia” means a type of cancer that affects blood cells, usually causing the body to produce abnormal white blood cells. In plain terms, cancer of the blood, especially the white blood cells.
How do you pronounce “leukemia”?
“Leukemia” is pronounced loo-KEE-mee-uh (/luːˈkiːmi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “leukemia” in a sentence?
Here is “leukemia” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of six.”
What part of speech is “leukemia”?
“Leukemia” is a noun.
Where does the word “leukemia” come from?
The word “leukemia” comes from German. From German Leukämie, built from Greek leukos, "white," and haima, "blood" — referring to the excess white blood cells seen in the disease.
Is “leukemia” a common word?
“Leukemia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
