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Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Synonym(s)
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Definition(s)
A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells (called lymphoblasts) are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Definition from: National Cancer Institute
dictionary
Published: January 23, 2009
