Definition of «myelogenous leukemia»

"Myelogenous leukemia" is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It occurs when certain abnormal cells in the bone marrow grow uncontrollably, preventing the production of healthy blood cells. This can lead to various health problems and challenges for the person affected.

Phrases with «myelogenous leukemia»

chronic myelogenous leukemia
acute myelogenous leukemia
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Sentences with «myelogenous leukemia»

[8] p230 is usually associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia associated with neutrophilia and thrombocytosis. (en.wikipedia.org)
Joe Scott of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., who was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia in 2005, was told that there was a 20 per cent chance that the cancer would ever go into remission. (remonline.com)
«How do harmful chronic myelogenous leukemia stem cells obtain their nutrients?.» (sciencedaily.com)
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