multiple myeloma

American

noun

Pathology.

a malignant plasma cell tumor of the bone marrow that destroys bone tissue.

Etymology

Origin of multiple myeloma

First recorded in 1895–1900; myel- + -oma

Example Sentences

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Arcellx’s lead candidate is a cell therapy called anito-cel that is designed for patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

From Barron's

“Beyond the potential launch this year, anito-cel could become a foundational treatment for multiple myeloma over time, including earlier lines of therapy.”

From MarketWatch

Food and Drug Administration is reviewing Arcellx’s application seeking approval of anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Johnson & Johnson is currently testing a combination of Tecvayli and Darzalex that has led to “perhaps the most impressive data ever seen in multiple myeloma,” the CEO added.

From Barron's

Earlier this year, it reached approval for Tzield for stage 2 type 1 diabetes, and Sarclisa for multiple myeloma in China.

From The Wall Street Journal

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