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| A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells (not lymphocytes) are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, AML, and ANLL. |
Previous Definitions: | acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia | Next Definitions: | acute pain, acute promyelocytic leukemia, acyclovir, AD 32, Adderall |
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