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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People who have taken corticosteroid medicines for conditions like seizures, gastric reflux, cancer and transplant rejection are more susceptible, as are those with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney or liver disease, multiple myeloma and rheumatoid arthritis. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026 While an official cause of death has yet to be released, Signature Cruise Experiences confirmed Peplowski was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 When a friend mentioned his brother died not from multiple myeloma but from an infection during treatment, Brown asked the AI about defensive measures and learned about prophylactic antibodies through monthly infusions. Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 The three were on their way to a chemotherapy appointment for Avila, who was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma, his son told the Daily News. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple myeloma

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiple myeloma was in 1897

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“Multiple myeloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20myeloma. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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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