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

The team behind this groundbreaking procedure is already working hard on broadening its use to additional cancer types, including myeloma, lymphoma, and liver cancer. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025

Frequently Asked Questions How fast does smoldering myeloma progress? SMM progression varies widely. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Jan. 2025

Her experience revealed the stark health disparities that exist for Black myeloma patients. —Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025

Certain genetic markers in cancer cells suggest a more aggressive form of myeloma, which can influence the way the disease responds to treatment and affect prognosis. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 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

Rhymes for myeloma

• ambystoma
• atheroma
• carcinoma
• coloboma
• granuloma
• haematoma
• hamartoma
• hemangioma
• hematoma
• hepatoma
• hybridoma
• melanoma

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