myelic

/maɪˈɛlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the myeloid cells in the bone marrow; myeloid

“The doctor examined the myelic tissue of the patient’s bone marrow.”

2. noun

a myeloid cell or the cells of the myeloid series in the bone marrow; a myelocyte

“The patient’s myelic count was below the normal range.”

Synonyms

  • myelocytic
  • myeloid

Antonyms

  • lymphoid