leukaemia
/luˈkimiə/
noun
- A serious disease in which the body produces too many white blood cells, often affecting the blood and bone marrow.
- The doctor diagnosed him with leukaemia after the blood test results came back.
- She volunteered at a charity that raises money for leukaemia research.
- Many children with leukaemia respond well to treatment and go on to live healthy lives.