English Explanatory Dictionary

myeloma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A malignant tumour arising from cells of the bone marrow, specifically plasma cells.

Word forms

myeloma myelomas myelomata

Etymology

From myelo- + -oma.

Derived words

heteromyeloma multiple myeloma myelomatoid myelomatous xanthomyeloma

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