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myelic

myelic

9.9
Relating to bone marrow and the blood cells it makes
  • adjective
  • /maɪˈɛlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mielic
  • The myelic tissue plays a crucial role in blood cell production.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying myelic disorders that affect blood cell production.

  • Certain drugs can negatively impact myelic activity, leading to reduced immunity.

  • The doctor noted myelic changes in the patient's bone marrow samples.

  • Researchers are studying myelic cells for their regenerative properties.

  • Researchers are studying myelic disorders that affect blood cell production.

  • The doctor noted myelic changes in the patient's bone marrow samples.

  • Certain drugs can negatively impact myelic activity, leading to reduced immunity.

Synonyms

myelogenous
vsmyelic
  • Specialized
2 9.9

Relating to bone marrow, the soft part inside bones that makes blood cells

relates to bone marrow cells but does not mean origin there
myeloid
vsmyelic
  • Specialized
1 9.3

Relating to cells that come from bone marrow

relates to bone marrow cells without implying derivation

Surface Forms

myelic positive

Morphology

myelic = marrow (opaque) = myel + ic

The combining form 'myel-' is a bound medical form not recognizably related in form to the common word 'marrow', so learners cannot reliably derive the meaning.

Etymology

The word myelic comes from the Greek part myel-, which means 'marrow', the soft tissue inside bones. Think of the English word 'marrow' to remember it, so myelic means 'relating to bone marrow cells'.