multiple myeloma

noun

, Pathology.

1. a malignant plasma cell tumor of the bone marrow that destroys bone tissue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiple myeloma¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; myel- + -oma

Example Sentences

Powell, 84, had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that erodes immune defenses against infections.

From Science News

Powell, for instance, was fully vaccinated, but also had multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer that weakens the immune system.

From Time

While Powell was fully vaccinated against the deadly virus, he underwent prostate cancer treatment in 2003, and had been previously diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

From The Daily Beast

He had also been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which can reduce the body’s ability to fight infections.

From Washington Post

He had undergone treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that can weaken the immune system, a spokesperson confirmed to Axios.

From Axios

One of the hardest plot decisions was what to do after actor Jim Davis, who played Jock Ewing, died in 1980 from multiple myeloma.

From The Daily Beast

The death of actor Jim Davis from multiple myeloma in 1980 shook up the Dallas family.

From The Daily Beast

He was gravely ill with multiple myeloma and was spending time at the Mayo Clinic.

From The Daily Beast