FAB Classification 1985

**Semantic type:** Classification

**Definition:** A classification for grading and staging of acute leukemias published by the French-American-British (FAB) co-operative group in 1985. (Bennett JM, Catovsky D, Daniel MT, et al. Proposed revised criteria for the classification of acute myeloid leukemia. A report of the French-American-British Cooperative Group. Ann Intern Med. 1985;103(4):620-625.)

**Synonyms:** - FAB CLASSIFICATION 1985 - French-American-British Classification 1985