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Leukemia was named in 1845. The name refers to the fact that it generally affects white blood cells, and comes from the Greek leukos ("white"), and haima, ("blood")
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Is leukemia a noun?
Yes. It is the name of a disease. A disease is a thing. Therefore it is a noun.
The name for what disease literally means white blood in Greek?
Leukemia
What disease occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells which results in fewer red blood cells carrying oxygen to body tissues?
Leukemia is the name of the disease described.
What disease affects the bone?
Osteoporosis, Leukemia, Osteomyilitis to name a few.
Can Unwashed Fruits Make you have Leukemia?
No. Leukemia is a blood disease.
Is leukemia extinct?
LEUKEMIA IS NOT EXTINCT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many people have leukemia and many are also getting the disease!
Why leukemia is important?
Leukemia is important because it is a form of cancer and it is a deadly disease.
Which leukemia is considered more a disease of later life?
Chronic lymphatic leukemia
What disease has the same symptoms as Lou gehrig's disease?
leukemia
Is leukemia is an infectious disease?
Leukemia is not infectious because it is a cancer and people can't pass it on.
What is white blood disease called today?
White blood disease is an old name for leukemia. There are many more white blood cells than there should be.
A disease of the blood characterized by overproducing of leukocytes?
The name of the disease is infectious mononucleosis. This is caused by infection by the Epstein Bar virus.
