MedicalTerminology DB

Meaning of erythroleukemia: Cancer of the blood-forming tissues in which large numbers of immature, abnormal red blood cells are found in the blood and bone marrow.

Definition of erythroleukemia

Cancer of the blood-forming tissues in which large numbers of immature, abnormal red blood cells are found in the blood and bone marrow.

How erythroleukemia is built

erythro leuk emia erythroleukemia
  • erythr/o Combining form · Greek red
  • leuk/o Combining form · Greek white
  • -emia Suffix · Greek condition of the blood

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

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