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multiple myeloma

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of multiple myeloma

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

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In August, Bristol Myers Squibb BMY 4.61%increase; up pointing triangle received approval for a next-generation multiple myeloma treatment, Zenbexus, that works as a form of molecular glue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

In experiments using mice with humanized immune systems, described in Nature, the team successfully used the method against aggressive leukemia, multiple myeloma, and even a solid tumor.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lady A singer Charles Kelley has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

While sales of Stelara, J&J’s former blockbuster, continued to decline, multiple myeloma treatment Darzalex and anti-inflammatory medicine Tremfya drove strength in the company’s Innovative Medicines portfolio.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

Darzalex, which is J&J’s multiple myeloma drug and top-selling product, brought in about $4.0 billion in revenue, up from $3.2 billion in the same three months last year.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026

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