accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukemia

Meaning of accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukemia: A phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which the disease is progressing.

Definition of accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukemia

A phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which the disease is progressing. In this phase, 10% to 19% of the cells in the blood and bone marrow are blast cells (immature blood cells).

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