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Myeloid

Synonym(s)

  • myelogenous

Definition(s)

(MYE-eh-loyd) Pertaining to, derived from, or manifesting certain features of the bone marrow. In some cases also pertains to certain types of non-lymphocyte white blood cells found in the bone marrow, including granulocyte, monocyte, and platelet lineages. Also called myelogenous.

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See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: May 20, 2013