Qualitative Concept
myeloid Audio
my·e·loid [ mahy-uh-loid ]
Etymology:
Greek myelos = marrow + eidos = resemblance
Resembling bone marrow.
Definitions related to myeloid:
  • A type of white blood cell. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Having to do with or resembling the bone marrow. May also refer to certain types of hematopoietic (blood-forming) cells found in the bone marrow. Sometimes used as a synonym for myelogenous; for example, acute myeloid leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia are the same disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Having to do with, produced by, or resembling the bone marrow. Sometimes used as a synonym for myeloid; for example, acute myeloid leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia are the same disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (myelogenous) Referring to myelocytes, a type of white blood cell. Also called myeloid.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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