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

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

Earlier this year, it reached approval for Tzield for stage 2 type 1 diabetes, and Sarclisa for multiple myeloma in China.

From The Wall Street Journal

Previous studies have connected it to bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Science Daily

The FDA approved Blenrep as a treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, when administered in conjunction with two other medicines, called bortezomib and dexamethasone.

From Barron's

His death was announced in a statement on Supertramp’s website, which said Davies battled multiple myeloma for more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times