In leukemia, the presence of immature malignant cells is classified as __________.

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The presence of immature malignant cells in leukemia is known as blasts. Acute leukemia is characterized by the rapid proliferation and accumulation of blasts, whereas chronic leukemia has more mature cells. Myeloid and lymphoid are different types of precursor cells present in the bone marrow, and myeloid metaplasia is a disorder where the bone marrow produces excessive immature myeloid cells. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is C) Acute.

In Leukemia, the Presence of Immature Malignant Cells Is Classified