What is another word for Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia?
Pronunciation: [ɐkjˈuːt mˌɛɡəkˌaɹɪəblˈastɪk luːkˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia (AMKL) is a rare type of acute leukemia that affects a specific type of white blood cell called megakaryocytes. There are a few synonyms for AMKL that are used in medical literature and discussions. These include Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia with or without Down syndrome (AMKL-DS or AMKL+DS), Acute Megakaryocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Megakaryocytic Differentiation, and Megakaryoblastic Leukemia. While the use of these different terms can be confusing, they all refer to the same type of leukemia and are ultimately used to assist in diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
