NCIt definition : A monoclonal expansion of B-lymphocytes with or without the characteristic immunophenotype
of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It precedes virtually all cases of chronic lymphocytic
leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which a higher-than-normal number of identical B cells are
found in the blood. People with MBL may develop other B-cell diseases, such as chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).;
Neoplastic status : Undetermined;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000630931; CDR0000630932;