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chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

A leukaemia which is initially slow progressing.It is characterised by the presence of large numbers of abnormal mature granulocytes circulating in the blood. Often referred to as chronic granulocytic leukaemia (CGL) and typically will transform over time into acute leukaemia.

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Last updated on April 17th, 2023

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