Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002062",
  "term": "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of cancer characterized by the slow, progressive accumulation of abnormal, mature B lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues. These cancerous cells are typically CD5+ B lymphocytes and are functionally impaired. It is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "B-1/B-2 cells",
    "CD5+ B lymphocyte",
    "variable gene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1144 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/"
}