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chronic neutrophilic leukemia

Meaning of chronic neutrophilic leukemia: A disease in which too many neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) are found in the blood.

Definition of chronic neutrophilic leukemia

A disease in which too many neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) are found in the blood. The extra neutrophils may cause the spleen and liver to become enlarged. Chronic neutrophilic leukemia may stay the same for many years or it may progress quickly to acute leukemia.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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