NYT Dictionary

MYELOMA

/ˈmaɪɪloʊmə/
NounMY-e-lo-mamy-e-lo-ma · 4 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A malignant tumour arising from cells of the bone marrow, specifically plasma cells.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From myelo- + -oma.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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