myeloid

adjective

my·​e·​loid ˈmī-ə-ˌlȯid 

: of, relating to, or resembling bone marrow

Examples of myeloid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes the more serious side effects like bone marrow problems called MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) and a type of blood cancer called AML (acute myeloid leukemia), which may lead to death. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026

The analysis also revealed significant stroke risk elevations for adults diagnosed with bladder, stomach, and liver cancers, as well as myeloid leukemia and malignant brain and nervous system tumors. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The Canadian actor, who had a history of acute myeloid leukemia, was 83. — Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

In mice with higher levels of thymulin, a group of their immune cells called myeloid cells tended to produce lower levels of cytokines, a kind of protein that our bodies make to fight off infections but that can also lead to inflammation. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for myeloid

• alloyed
• android
• annoyed
• avoid
• convoyed
• crinoid
• cuboid
• cycloid
• decoyed
• deployed
• dermoid
• destroyed

Medical Definition

myeloid

adjective

my·​e·​loid ˈmī-ə-ˌlȯid 

1

: of or relating to the spinal cord

2

: of, relating to, or resembling bone marrow