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multiple myeloma
noun
a malignant plasma cell tumor of the bone marrow that destroys bone tissue.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of multiple myeloma1
Example Sentences
Myeloma – also known as multiple myeloma – affects part of the immune system called plasma cells.
Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner has battled multiple myeloma blood cancer this season, but tells Bill Plaschke he’s grateful it is in remission.
He learned that his multiple myeloma blood cancer was in remission.
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.
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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