myeloid
adjective/ˈmaɪəlɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #18,241 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or derived from bone marrow, or resembling the spinal cord.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that myeloid leukemia originates in bone marrow cells that produce red blood cells and platelets.
Synonyms & related words
- marrow-derived
- hematopoietic
- medullary
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