Definition of myeloid in English:
myeloid
adjective ˈmʌɪəlɔɪdˈmīəˌloid
1Relating to bone marrow.
Example sentencesExamples
- These cells differentiate into two main cell lineages (ie, myeloid and lymphoid pathways) that lead to the production of blood cells.
- Gastric myeloid metaplasia is a very rare event, and to our knowledge only 6 cases have been reported in the literature to date.
- A bone marrow biopsy can rule out other chronic myeloid disorders.
- As in our case, the severity of peripheral neutropenia did not correlate with the cellularity of the bone marrow myeloid compartment.
- The bone marrow was markedly hypocellular with leftshifted myeloid maturation.
- 1.1 (of leukaemia) characterized by the proliferation of cells originating in the bone marrow.
Example sentencesExamples
- Some evidence indicates that in chronic myeloid leukaemia, bone marrow transplantation can prolong life if performed during its chronic phase.
- In clinical trials the white blood cell counts of 88% of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia returned to normal.
- Missing are the chapters on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and acute myeloid leukaemia.
- But the worst blow came in January 2001 when he was diagnosed with a third cancer - chronic myeloid leukaemia.
- The disorders are characterised by overactive production of blood cells and can lead to thrombosis, haemorrhage or acute myeloid leukaemia.
2Relating to the spinal cord.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek muelos 'marrow' + -oid.