myeloid

adjective

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

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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 Saturday’s drive for George is being held in cooperation with Earl Young’s Team, an organization founded by former U.S. Olympic Team and Abilene Christian University track athlete Earl Young, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2011 at the age of 70. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025 In calculating the risks that formaldehyde can cause cancer, IRIS decided not to include the chance that the chemical can cause myeloid leukemia, a potentially fatal blood cancer. Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 6 Mar. 2025 The chemical likely causes acute myeloid leukemia, according to the American Cancer Society. Consumer Reports also found methylene chloride, which the EPA says can lead to liver and lung cancer after chronic exposure. Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 3 Mar. 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 24 May. 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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