Medical Definition of Acute granulocytic leukaemia
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A form of leukaemia which is characterised by the proliferation of immature white blood cells (granulocytes) in the bloodstream. Occurs primarily in adults and in infants under 1 year of age. Complications include abnormal bleeding and susceptibility to infections.
Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, fevers, weakness, pallor, bone pains, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, easy bruising, enlarged lymph nodes and joint pains.
Treatment includes chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplant.
Origin: Gr. Haima = blood
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acute Granulocytic Leukaemia
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