See Also: leukemogenesis(medicine)

firework (iou) and leukemogenesis (medicine)


firework (iou)



firework noun. M16.
[from FIRE noun + WORK noun.]
I.
A combustible or explosive composition for use in war; a machine charged with such a composition. Now rare or obsolete. M16.
A device producing spectacular effects by the use of combustibles; a rocket, squib, etc. L16.
A set arrangement of such devices, forming a pictorial or ornamental design. L16-L18.
In pl. & sing. A colourful and spectacular display of such devices. L16.
b. fig. In pl. A display of wit, passion, anger, etc. L17.
II.
Work done by, in, or with fire. Only in 17.
A place where fuel is obtained; an apparatus for working with fire. Only in 17.
fireworker noun (a) an artillery officer or Other person who is concerned with explosives in war; (b) a person who makes fireworks: E17.

leukemogenesis (medicine)


leukemogenesis


The causation (or induction), development, and progression of a leukaemic disease.

Origin: Leukaemia + G. Genesis, production