myeloma
IPA: mˈaɪɪɫˈoʊmʌ
noun
- (pathology, oncology) A malignant tumour arising from cells of the bone marrow, specifically plasma cells.
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Examples of "myeloma" in Sentences
- Thalidomide and multiple myeloma.
- IgD and IgE myeloma are very rare.
- Multiple myeloma is also a known cause.
- Fusion of mouse myeloma and spleen cells.
- The most common type is multiple myeloma.
- Also makes the point re myeloma incidence.
- Bortezomib is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
- Hypercalcemia and anemia are common sequelae of myeloma.
- This percentage is used in the diagnostic criteria for myeloma.
- The natural history of myeloma is of relapse following treatment.