multiple myeloma

American  

noun

Pathology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of multiple myeloma

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

Example Sentences

“That’s temporal. We expect to launch, in the second half of this year, a potentially best-in-class cell therapy for multiple myeloma.”

From Barron's

Arcellx’s lead candidate is a cell therapy called anito-cel that is designed for patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

From Barron's

“Beyond the potential launch this year, anito-cel could become a foundational treatment for multiple myeloma over time, including earlier lines of therapy.”

From MarketWatch

Food and Drug Administration is reviewing Arcellx’s application seeking approval of anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Johnson & Johnson is currently testing a combination of Tecvayli and Darzalex that has led to “perhaps the most impressive data ever seen in multiple myeloma,” the CEO added.

From Barron's