Aleukemic

/eɪluːˈkɛmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing a type of leukemia where the person doesn't have an abnormally high number of white blood cells in the blood, even though the disease is present.

Etymology

From 'a-' (without) + Greek 'leukos' (white) + 'haima' (blood) + '-ic.' A medical term describing leukemia without the typical increase in white blood cells.

Kelly Says

Aleukemic leukemia is like a medical mystery—patients look normal on blood tests but actually have the disease, making it tricky for doctors to diagnose!

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