myeloid

adjective

my·​e·​loid ˈmī-ə-ˌlȯid How to pronounce myeloid (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling bone marrow

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Variety reports that Ruch died Thursday, June 12, of acute myeloid leukemia. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 June 2025 The former outfielder and executive who was MLB’s first-ever ambassador for inclusion passed away August 6, 2024, after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 The phases are based on the number of immature myeloid cells in the blood and bone marrow. Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Some research has linked longer-term exposure to certain types of cancer, such as that of the nasal sinus and myeloid leukemia. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for myeloid

Word History

Etymology

Greek myelós "bone marrow" + -oid entry 2 — more at myelo-

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of myeloid was in 1853

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“Myeloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myeloid. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

myeloid

adjective
my·​e·​loid ˈmī-ə-ˌlȯid How to pronounce myeloid (audio)
1
: of or relating to the spinal cord
2
: of, relating to, or resembling bone marrow
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