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    Leukemia

    Definition

    Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes).

    For information about a specific type of leukemia, see the following:

    See also leukemia resources.


    Review Date: 2/4/2005
    Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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