myeloma

/maɪˈloʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of blood cancer that originates in the plasma cells of the bone marrow.

“The patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and required immediate treatment.”

2. noun

A type of bone disease characterized by abnormal bone growth or destruction.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to detect any signs of myeloma in the patient’s bones.”

Synonyms

  • bone cancer
  • multiple myeloma
  • plasma cell myeloma

Antonyms

  • healthy bone growth