A quickly developing blood cancer.
Related definitions
- pancytopeniaWhen the levels of all blood cells and platelets in the blood are lower than normal.
- haematopoietic stem cellsA young blood cell found in the blood and bone marrow that can develop into all types of blood cells. Including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Also called blood stem cell.
- deoxyribonculeic acidA molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms.
- complete remissionThe disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment.
- cellsThe tiny building blocks that make up all living things, including the body.
