myeloma

American  

[mahy-uh-loh-muh] / ˌmaɪ əˈloʊ mə /

noun

Pathology.

plural

myelomas, myelomata

1. a tumor of plasma cells, arising in bone marrow, and often occurring at multiple sites, as in the vertebrae and flat skull bones.

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myeloma British  

/ ˌmaɪɪˈləʊmə /

noun

1. a usually malignant tumour of the bone marrow or composed of cells normally found in bone marrow

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Other Word Forms

• myelomatoid adjective

Etymology

Origin of myeloma

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

Example Sentences

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

"Everyone in the blood cancer community, whether they're affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma is genuinely chuffed and deeply grateful," she said.

From BBC

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