Leukemia

Definition

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. This excessive growth can impede the body's ability to fight infection and impair the production of red blood cells and platelets.

Related terms

Bone Marrow: The soft, spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced.

White Blood Cells: Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment using one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen to kill rapidly dividing cells