Synonyms for

Leukemia

Verb / lu:ˈki:mi:ʌ / Another word for leukemia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

Synonyms & similar words

leukaemia canceroftheblood leucaemia lymphoma myeloma

Common collocations

  • leukemia treatment
  • leukemia symptoms
  • acute leukemia
  • chronic leukemia
  • childhood leukemia
  • leukemia cells
  • leukemia diagnosis
  • leukemia research

Word family

noun leukemia

Usage note

Leukemia is a specific medical term for a type of cancer. It does not have direct antonyms or common informal/literary synonyms. Focus on using it within its medical context.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The doctors said that my uncle has leukemia.
  2. 2. She was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age.
  3. 3. Many people with leukemia receive chemotherapy as part of their treatment.
  4. 4. My friend's grandma died from leukemia.
  5. 5. The leukemia diagnosis was a shock to the whole family.

Quotes

  • 1. "When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first reaction was disbelief." - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • 2. "I feel like I've been given a second chance at life. I was diagnosed with leukemia at a very young age, and it's been a long journey to get to where I am today." - Robin Roberts
  • 3. "Leukemia is a journey that no one should have to go through, but if you do, know that you are not alone." - Unknown

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