myeloma

noun

my·​e·​lo·​ma ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə 

plural myelomas also myelomata ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə-tə 

: a primary tumor of the bone marrow

myelomatous

ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə-təs 

adjective

Examples of myeloma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gene abnormalities: Genetic testing on myeloma cells can help identify abnormalities like gene mutations (changes) associated with more aggressive multiple myeloma. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024

High performing in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; colon and prostate cancer surgeries, heart attacks and heart failure; kidney failure; and pneumonia. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 17 July 2024

Once myeloma returns, previous treatments become less effective at keeping the cancer at bay. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

This drug helps your immune system target certain substances on the surface of myeloma cells. —Sarah Hudgens, Health, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing myeloma

• multiple myeloma

Medical Definition

myeloma

noun

my·​e·​lo·​ma ˌmī-ə-ˈlō-mə 

plural myelomas also myelomata -mət-ə 

: 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