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Myeloid
Pronunciation
Definition 1
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)
Definition 2
A type of white blood cell. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes. (NCI Thesaurus)
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