chloroma
[klŏ-ro´mah] a malignant, green-colored tumor arising from
myeloid tissue, associated with
myelogenous leukemia; it can occur anywhere in the body but has an affinity for the central nervous system, bone, and soft tissues of the head and neck. Called also
granulocytic sarcoma.
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chlo·ro·ma
(klō-rō'mă), A condition characterized by the development of multiple localized green masses of abnormal cells (in most instances, myeloblasts), especially in relation to the periosteum of the skull, spine, and ribs; the clinical course is similar to that of acute myeloid leukemia, although the tumors may precede the findings in blood and bone marrow; observed more frequently in children and young adults.
See also:
granulocytic sarcoma.
[chloro- + G. -ōma, tumor]
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chlo·ro·ma
, chloroleukemia (klōr-ō'mă, klōr'ō-lū-kē'mē-ă) A condition characterized by green masses of abnormal cells (in most instances, myeloblasts), especially in relation to the periosteum of the skull, spine, and ribs; the clinical course is similar to that of acute myeloid leukemia.
See also:
granulocytic sarcoma Synonym(s):
chloromyeloma.
[chloro- + G. -ōma, tumor]
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chloroma
A form of acute LEUKAEMIA of granulocyte white cells in which green-coloured tumour masses occur. A kind of granulocytic SARCOMA.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005