myeloma

noun

my·​e·​lo·​ma ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce myeloma (audio)
plural myelomas also myelomata ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə-tə How to pronounce myeloma (audio)
: a primary tumor of the bone marrow
myelomatous adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The antibody, called REGN5459, works by binding the protein BCMA on myeloma cells. Angus Chen Reprints, STAT, 20 Apr. 2023 Johnson & Johnson’s JNJ 0.18%▲ Darzalex multiple-myeloma therapy and Novo Nordisk A/S’s NVO -0.28%▼ diabetes and weight-loss treatment Ozempic, according to an analysis by SVB Securities. Joseph Walker, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Certain cancer therapies can damage B-cells, as does having a blood cancer like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma. Angus Chen, STAT, 14 Apr. 2022 The funds raised benefit the LLS mission to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 19 Jan. 2023 Bostic, the first Black flight attendant for Southwest Airlines who was hired in the company’s first year of operations, died Monday, four years after being diagnosed with myeloma cancer. Dallas News, 11 Jan. 2022 The star had recently been in hospice care after he was diagnosed with Multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in December 2020. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2022 The myeloma had spread into his skull and his spinal fluid. Angus Chen, STAT, 2 June 2022 Emilio had recently been in hospice care after he was diagnosed with Multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in December 2020. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 10 Mar. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Greek myelós "bone marrow" + -oma — more at myelo-

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of myeloma was in 1949

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Cite this Entry

“Myeloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myeloma. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

Medical Definition

myeloma

noun
my·​e·​lo·​ma ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce myeloma (audio)
plural myelomas also myelomata -mət-ə How to pronounce myeloma (audio)
: a primary tumor of the bone marrow formed of any one of the bone marrow cells (as myelocytes or plasma cells) and usually involving several different bones at the same time see multiple myeloma
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