multiple myeloma
Noun: A type of cancer that forms in a specific kind of white blood cell called a plasma cell. These cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells, and can cause damage to bones, impair the immune system, and lead to other serious health problems. The term "multiple" indicates that the disease typically affects multiple areas of the skeleton.
The term is used as a medical diagnosis and in scientific or clinical discussions about oncology and hematology. - It is a non-countable noun when referring to the disease as a condition. - It can be used in a countable sense when discussing specific cases or types.
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after experiencing persistent bone pain and fatigue.
- New treatments for multiple myeloma have significantly improved patient survival rates.
- His research focuses on the genetic mutations associated with multiple myeloma.
- "Smoldering multiple myeloma": A precursor stage where the disease is present but not causing active symptoms or organ damage.
- "Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma": Terms used when the disease returns after treatment or does not respond to treatment.
- Myeloma (noun): A tumor of the bone marrow. is the most common type.
- Plasmacytoma (noun): A single tumor of plasma cells, as opposed to the widespread .
- Plasma cell myeloma: A more precise technical synonym.
- Kahler's disease: An older, eponymous term for the condition.
- Treatment for multiple myeloma: Refers to therapies like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or stem cell transplants.
- Complications of multiple myeloma: Refers to resulting issues such as bone lesions, anemia, or kidney problems.
Multiple myeloma is distinct from other cancers and blood disorders. It is not referred to with common idioms or phrasal verbs due to its specific technical nature.
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myeloma that develops in several places at the same time
