multiple myeloma

noun

, Pathology.

1. a malignant plasma cell tumor of the bone marrow that destroys bone tissue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiple myeloma¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; myel- + -oma

Example Sentences

Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner has battled multiple myeloma blood cancer this season, but tells Bill Plaschke he’s grateful it is in remission.

From Los Angeles Times

He learned that his multiple myeloma blood cancer was in remission.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician said she has multiple myeloma, which occurs when cancerous plasma cells build up in bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2012, Mr. Sansom disclosed that he had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, but said it was in remission after treatment.

From New York Times

Last year alone, David Mitchell paid $16,525 for 12 little bottles of Pomalyst, one of the pricey medications that treat his multiple myeloma, a blood cancer he was diagnosed with in 2010.

From Seattle Times