myeloma

[mahy-uh-loh-muh]

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.

myeloma

/ ˌmaɪɪˈləʊmə /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• myelomatoid adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myeloma¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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

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The English vocalist and keyboardist died on Saturday, a decade after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, the band said.

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