Etymed
myelogenous leukemia
Definition
A type of leukemia characterized by the overproduction of white blood cells in the bone marrow
Clinical context
A 32-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fatigue, fever, and easy bruising. Physical examination reveals splenomegaly and pallor. Laboratory studies show elevated white blood cell count with mature-looking white blood cells and normal hemoglobin. Bone marrow biopsy confirms the diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: 'Myeloid' - think of myeloid series cells that are overproduced in this leukemia
These morphemes also unlock…
- myel/o — bone marrow
- -gen/o — producing; originating from
- -ous — pertaining to; having quality of
- leuk/o — white
- -emia — blood condition