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

Arcellx’s lead candidate is a cell therapy called anito-cel that is designed for patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

From Barron's

“Beyond the potential launch this year, anito-cel could become a foundational treatment for multiple myeloma over time, including earlier lines of therapy.”

From MarketWatch

Food and Drug Administration is reviewing Arcellx’s application seeking approval of anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our goal is to have about four out of five patients that have myeloma with one Johnson & Johnson product in the regimen that they use,” Duato told investors at the J.P.

From MarketWatch

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