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Definition of Blast phase
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Blast phase: Refers to advanced chronic myelogenous leukemia. In this phase, the number of immature, abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow and blood is extremely high. Also called blast crisis.