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multiple myeloma
noun
: a disease of bone marrow that is characterized by the presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of the body
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In one of the film’s more poignant passages, musician and Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa reveals she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018 and how that has affected her ability to tour with the band.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
Hoh’s resilience was tested when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma shortly after becoming a father.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Trends To Watch Out For In Q3 J&J should continue to benefit from its multiple myeloma treatment – Darzalex – which has been the key growth driver for the company’s pharmaceuticals business in the recent past.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Induction Therapy When you are first diagnosed with active multiple myeloma, your provider will likely start you on a combination drug regimen immediately.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
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“Multiple myeloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20myeloma. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
multiple myeloma
noun
: a disease of bone marrow that is characterized by the presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of the body
called also myelomatosis
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