myeloma

[ mahy-uh-loh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural my·e·lo·mas, my·e·lo·ma·ta [mahy-, uh, -, loh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a tumor of plasma cells, arising in bone marrow, and often occurring at multiple sites, as in the vertebrae and flat skull bones.

myeloma

/ ˌmaɪɪˈləʊmə /

noun

1. a usually malignant tumour of the bone marrow or composed of cells normally found in bone marrow

Derived Forms

• ˌmyeˈlomaˌtoid, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myeloma¹

First recorded in 1855–60; 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

Another cancer drug for incurable blood cancer myeloma has been rejected too.

From BBC

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

There are 100 different types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

From BBC