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multiple myeloma
Definition
- Multiple myeloma is a devastating malignancy of plasma cells that was first described in 1848. It has diverse presentations but is characterized by anemia (a deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood), bone destruction, elevated blood calcium levels, and renal failure. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Multiple Myeloma]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/multiple_myeloma
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