A serious problem that may occur in leukemia. In leukemic leptomeningitis, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin … [Read more...]
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leukemic meningitis
A serious problem that may occur in leukemia. In leukemic meningitis, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin layers of … [Read more...]
Leukeran
(Other name for: chlorambucil) … [Read more...]
Leukine
(Other name for: sargramostim) … [Read more...]
leukocyte
A type of immune cell. Most leukocytes are made in the bone marrow and are found in the blood and lymph tissue. Leukocytes help the body fight infections and … [Read more...]
leukopenia
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood. … [Read more...]
leukoplakia
An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) … [Read more...]
leuprolide
The active ingredient in a drug used to treat symptoms of advanced prostate cancer. It is also used to treat early puberty in children and certain gynecologic … [Read more...]
leuprolide acetate
The acetate salt of a synthetic nonapeptide analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Leuprolide binds to and activates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) … [Read more...]
Leustatin
(Other name for: cladribine) … [Read more...]