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Complete the following terms using the definitions given.
-Removal of the spleen: __________ectomy
Leukemias
A group of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.
Blood-forming Tissues
Refers to the tissues responsible for the production of blood cells, including the bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.
Oligodendroglioma
A rare type of brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocytes, cells that produce the myelin sheath covering nerve cells.
Oligo-
A prefix meaning few or scanty, used in scientific terms to denote a smaller quantity or lower degree.
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