myeloma

/ˈmaɪəˌloʊmə/
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Definitions of myeloma
  1. noun
    a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow
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    types:
    multiple myeloma
    myeloma that develops in several places at the same time
    type of:
    malignant neoplasm, malignant tumor, metastatic tumor
    a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body
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