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myeloma a usually malignant tumour of the bone marrow or composed of cells normally found in bone marrow 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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Multiple myeloma is characterized by a proliferation of plasma cells that produce M proteins and an overproduction of myeloma protein and immunoglobulin. Of the 14 patients that showed improved results, 11 had a 25% or greater reduction in myeloma protein 1evels with thalidomide and six had a reduction of 50% or more. nbsp;(also called myeloma protein, or M protein) that can be detected in the blood or urine. |
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