Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index L leukemia: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: leu•ke•mi•a Pronunciation: (l-kē'mē-u), [key] — n. Pathol. 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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: leukemia (Thesaurus) Leukas leukemic reticuloendotheliosis TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language