1. A malignant tumor of bone marrow cells, especially plasma cells, that typically affects the bones and can cause pain, anemia, and kidney damage.
Usage: medical term; often used in the phrase 'multiple myeloma' when the cancer affects multiple bones

Examples

• Multiple myeloma is one of the most common blood cancers in adults.
• The patient was diagnosed with myeloma after experiencing severe back pain and fatigue.
• Treatment for myeloma may include chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell transplantation.
• Myeloma cells produce abnormal proteins that can damage the kidneys.
• Early detection of myeloma can improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.