Definition of Blast phaseBlast 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. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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