myeloid

[mahy-uh-loid]

adjective

Anatomy.

1. pertaining to the spinal cord.

2. having characteristics of marrow; marrowlike.

3. pertaining to marrow.

myeloid

/ ˈmaɪɪˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to the spinal cord or the bone marrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of myeloid¹

First recorded in 1855–60; myel- + -oid

Example Sentences

His cause of death was listed as acute myeloid leukemia, which he was diagnosed with in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

The agency said it made the decision because its estimate for myeloid leukemia was “too uncertain” to include.

From Salon

The trial included 42 patients, most of whom had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome, among other, rarer blood cancers.

From Science Daily

Angela's daughter Johanna had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, a type of cancer which affects the white blood cells and bone marrow, at just 16 years old.

From BBC

Last fall, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

From Los Angeles Times