Term Name: | adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma |
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Synonyms: | adult T-cell leukemia, Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (HTLV-1 positive) |
Definition: | A T-cell acute leukemia that results_in abnormal increase of lymphocytes, derives_from T-cells, has_material_basis_in Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1), which is transmitted_by sexual contact, transmitted_by contaminated needles used by intravenous-drug users, and transmitted_by breast feeding. The infection results_in_formation_of skin lesions. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0050523] ( DOID:0050523 ) |