leukemia — A type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system
Pronunciation (IPA): /luˈkiːmiə/
Korean meaning: 골수와 림프계를 포함한 혈액 생성 조직에 영향을 미치는 암의 일종, 백혈병
Korean pronunciation: 루**키**미어
Example Sentences
- After months of feeling tired, Sarah discovered her fatigue was caused by leukemia, not her demanding job at the donut shop.
- Modern treatments for leukemia have significantly improved survival rates compared to decades ago.
- The researchers are studying whether eating too much processed food increases the risk of developing leukemia, though they haven't ruled out the possibility that it just makes you really grumpy.
leukemia
NOUN//luˈkiːmiə//
A type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system
A type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system
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1850년대 독일의 병리학자가 현미경으로 혈액을 관찰하다가 '하얀 피'라는 뜻으로 명명한 의학 용어입니다.
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“After months of feeling tired, Sarah discovered her fatigue was caused by leukemia, not her demanding job at the donut shop.”
“Modern treatments for leukemia have significantly improved survival rates compared to decades ago.”
“The researchers are studying whether eating too much processed food increases the risk of developing leukemia, though they haven't ruled out the possibility that it just makes you really grumpy.”
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