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What is

T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia

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Pronunciation: /ti sɛl əˈkjut lymphocytic* luˈkimiə/

T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia

Definition

An aggressive (fast-growing) type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many T-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the bone marrow and blood. Also called precursor T-lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.