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myeloma a usually malignant tumour of the bone marrow or composed of cells normally found in bone marrow myeloma [‚mī·ə′lō·mə] (medicine) A primary tumor of the bone marrow composed of any of the bone marrow cell types. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A systemic workup for multiple myeloma included a bone marrow biopsy, bone scan, quantitative immunoglobulin assay, and measurements of hematocrit, white blood cells, blood urea, serum creatinine, serum electrolytes, serum calcium, and Bence Jones proteins in urine. reports that 6 of 16 patients with no outward symptoms of their multiple myeloma improved after treatment with the drug thalidomide. Life) on multiple myeloma by Phil Davis was an informative and insightful piece about this rare but fast-growing cancer that is very much in need of public awareness. |
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