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Leukemia

The prevention and treatment of leukemia -- cancer of the blood or bone marrow. The disease is characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells.

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spleen

Health care; Leukemia

An organ located in the left upper portion of the abdomen just under the left side of the diaphragm. It contains clusters of lymphocytes and also filters old or worn-out cells from the blood. It is ...

paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Health care; Leukemia

An uncommon disorder characterized by an increased rate of break-down of red blood cells and decreased production of white blood cells and platelets. This leads to excretion of the red blood pigment, ...

hairy cell leukemia

Health care; Leukemia

An uncommon type of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. The leukemic cells are B-lymphocytes that have characteristic "hair- like" projections when examined under the microscope. The spleen is frequently ...

lymphangiogram

Health care; Leukemia

An x-ray of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.

lymphangiography

Health care; Leukemia

An x-ray study of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.

monoclonal antibodies

Health care; Leukemia

Antibodies made by cells belonging to a single clone. These highly specific antibodies can be produced in the laboratory. They are very important reagents for identifying and classifying disease by ...

antithymocyte or antilymphocyte globulin

Health care; Leukemia

Antibodies that attach to and destroy lymphocytes. This may be used clinically by injection into a vein. These preparations are used in situations in which T-lymphocytes are participating in a ...

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