chloroma

chloroma definition - medical

chlo·ro·ma (klə-rōˈmə)

noun
The development of multiple, malignant, localized green masses of abnormal cells, usually myeloblasts, especially beneath the periosteum of the skull, spine, and ribs. Also called chloroleukemia, chloromyeloma.

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