Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-kee-mee-uh]
- /luˈki mi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [loo-kee-mee-uh]
- /luˈki mi ə/
Definitions of leukemic word
- noun leukemic any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells and platelets, resulting in anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, and impaired blood clotting. 1
- noun leukemic Relating to leukemia. 1
- adjective leukemic relating to leukaemia 1
- noun leukemic A person who has leukemia. 0
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Origin of leukemic
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; earlier leuchaemia < German Leukämie (1848). See leuco-, -emia
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Parts of speech for Leukemic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leukemic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
leukemic usage trend in Literature
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