noun
- Plural of myeloma; malignant tumors of bone marrow plasma cells, typically affecting multiple bones.
Usage: medical/technical term; also called multiple myeloma when referring to the disease affecting multiple sites
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with myelomata affecting the spine and pelvis.
- Myelomata are a type of blood cancer that develops in bone marrow.
- Treatment options for myelomata have improved significantly over the past decade.
- The oncologist explained that myelomata often cause bone pain and weakness.
- Myelomata can lead to anemia and kidney problems if left untreated.