Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'leukemia'

English Word: leukemia

Key Russian Translations:

• лейкемия (/lʲej.kʲiˈmʲi.jə/) - [Formal, Medical Term]

Frequency: Medium (Primarily used in medical and scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves specialized vocabulary; requires familiarity with medical terms and basic Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

лейкемия: /lʲej.kʲiˈmʲi.jə/

Note on лейкемия: The pronunciation features palatalized consonants (/lʲ/ and /kʲ/), which are common in Russian. Stress falls on the third syllable, which can be tricky for beginners. Variations may occur in regional accents.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow

Translation(s) & Context:

• лейкемия - Used in formal medical discussions, such as diagnoses or research papers in Russian-speaking contexts.

Usage Examples:

• У него диагностировали лейкемию в ранней стадии. (U nego diagnostirovali leykemiyu v ranney stadii.)

  He was diagnosed with leukemia in its early stage.

• Лейкемия требует немедленного лечения и постоянного мониторинга. (Leykemiya trebujet nemedlennogo lecheniya i postoyannogo monitoringa.)

  Leukemia requires immediate treatment and constant monitoring.

• Врачи обсуждают новые методы терапии лейкемии на конференции. (Vrachi obsuzhdayut novyye metody terapii leykemii na konferentsii.)

  Doctors are discussing new therapy methods for leukemia at the conference.

• Симптомы лейкемии могут включать усталость и инфекции. (Simptomy leykemii mogut vklyuchat' ustalost' i infektsii.)

  Symptoms of leukemia may include fatigue and infections.

• Исследования лейкемии помогли улучшить выживаемость пациентов. (Issledovaniya leykemii pomogli uluchshit' vyzhivaemost' patsientov.)

  Research on leukemia has helped improve patient survival rates.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Лейкемия" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian. It follows standard patterns for feminine nouns ending in -ия. Below is a table of its inflections for singular forms (plural is rarely used in medical contexts).

Note: This word does not have irregular inflections, making it relatively straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • рак крови (rak krovi) - More general term for blood cancer; used in broader contexts.
  • гематобластоз (gematooblastoz) - Technical synonym in oncology, implying a specific type of blood disorder.
• Antonyms: Not typically applicable, as this is a medical condition rather than a descriptive term.

Related Phrases:

• острая лейкемия (ostraya leykemiya) - Acute leukemia; refers to a fast-developing form of the disease.
• хроническая лейкемия (khronicheskaya leykemiya) - Chronic leukemia; used for slower-progressing types, often in long-term treatment discussions.
• лечение лейкемии (lecheniye leykemii) - Treatment of leukemia; a common phrase in medical contexts, emphasizing therapeutic approaches.

Usage Notes:

This translation corresponds directly to the English "leukemia" as a medical term, primarily used in formal, professional settings like hospitals or academic papers. In Russian, it is always treated as a feminine noun, so ensure correct adjective agreement (e.g., "острая лейкемия" for "acute leukemia"). When choosing between synonyms like "рак крови," opt for "лейкемия" in precise medical contexts to avoid ambiguity. Be mindful of its inflections in sentences, such as using the genitive case after prepositions like "о" (about).

Common Errors:

• Mistaking the case: English learners often forget to decline the noun correctly. For example, incorrectly saying "о лейкемия" instead of the correct "о лейкемии" (about leukemia). Correct usage: Use the prepositional case for descriptions.
• Overgeneralizing synonyms: Beginners might use "рак крови" interchangeably, but it’s broader and less specific. Error example: "У него рак крови" when "лейкемия" is more accurate; Explanation: "Рак крови" could refer to other blood cancers, so specify with "лейкемия" for precision.
• Pronunciation errors: Mispronouncing the palatalized sounds, e.g., saying /lej.keˈmi.jə/ instead of /lʲej.kʲiˈmʲi.jə/. Correct practice: Focus on softening the consonants for natural Russian speech.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, discussions around "лейкемия" are often tied to public health awareness campaigns, especially in Russia and Ukraine, where cancer research has historical significance due to past medical advancements in the Soviet era. It’s a term that evokes empathy and urgency in conversations, reflecting cultural values around family health and state-supported healthcare systems.

Related Concepts:

• рак (rak)
• анемия (anemiya)
• гематология (gematologiya)
• онкология (onkologiya)