Term Name: adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
Synonyms: adult T-cell leukemia, Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (HTLV-1 positive)
Definition: A T-cell acute leukemia that results_in abnormal increase of lymphocytes, derives_from T-cells, has_material_basis_in human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (Deltaretrovirus priTlym1), which is transmitted_by sexual contact, transmitted_by contaminated needles used by intravenous-drug users, and transmitted_by breast feeding. The infection results_in_formation_of skin lesions.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:0050523]   ( DOID:0050523 )

Relationships
is a type of: T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia viral infectious disease