leukemogenesis

/luˌkiməˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
  1. The process by which normal blood cells become cancerous and develop into leukemia.
    • Understanding leukemogenesis could lead to better early detection methods.
    • Radiation exposure is a known trigger for leukemogenesis.
    • Researchers are investigating the role of viruses in leukemogenesis.