myelomatous

/ˌmaɪəˈloʊmətəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by a type of cancer that forms in plasma cells in the bone marrow.
    • The patient was diagnosed with a myelomatous tumor in his spine.
    • Myelomatous lesions can weaken bones and cause fractures.
    • Doctors are studying new treatments for myelomatous diseases.
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