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multiple myeloma

noun

Pathology.
  1. a malignant plasma cell tumor of the bone marrow that destroys bone tissue.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of multiple myeloma1

First recorded in 1895–1900; myel- + -oma
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Myeloma – also known as multiple myeloma – affects part of the immune system called plasma cells.

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Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner has battled multiple myeloma blood cancer this season, but tells Bill Plaschke he’s grateful it is in remission.

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He learned that his multiple myeloma blood cancer was in remission.

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The musician said she has multiple myeloma, which occurs when cancerous plasma cells build up in bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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In 2012, Mr. Sansom disclosed that he had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, but said it was in remission after treatment.

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