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multiple myeloma
noun
: a disease of bone marrow that is characterized by the presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of the body
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In one approach, called chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, patients’ immune cells are collected and genetically modified to better fight lymphoma, leukemia, and, most recently, multiple myeloma.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
During a recent interview with PEOPLE, Romano, 66, discussed his early days with his former costar, who died on December 12, 2006 at 71 from multiple myeloma and heart disease.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
This innovative option is now used to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, multiple myeloma and lymphoma like Milicevic’s.
—Melissa Karns, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
The actor's father, Kent Damon, died from rare blood disease multiple myeloma on Dec. 14, 2017, at age 74.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
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“Multiple myeloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20myeloma. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
multiple myeloma
noun
: a disease of bone marrow that is characterized by the presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of the body
called also myelomatosis
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