Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000203",
  "term": "Acute lymphoblastic leukemia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rapidly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of immature lymphocytes, specifically B-lymphocytes or T-lymphocytes. These abnormal cells, called lymphoblasts, accumulate in the bone marrow, interfering with the production of normal blood cells. It is the most common type of cancer in children.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "leukemia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1117 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia/"
}