What is another word for adult t-cell leukemia?

Pronunciation: [ˈadʌlt tˈiːsˈɛl luːkˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA)

Adult T-cell leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the immune system. It is caused by a virus called human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and is characterized by abnormal growth of T-cells in the body. Some common synonyms for adult T-cell leukemia are HTLV-1-associated lymphoma/leukemia, adult T-cell lymphoma, and adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma. Although the disease is relatively rare, it can be fatal if not treated promptly. Symptoms of adult T-cell leukemia include skin lesions, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation, depending on the severity of the disease.

Synonyms for Adult t-cell leukemia:

What are the hypernyms for Adult t-cell leukemia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cancer, leukemia, Hematological Neoplasm, malignant disease, Adult Leukemia, T-Cell Neoplasm.

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