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Smoldering myeloma
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Definition 1
A very slow-growing type of myeloma in which abnormal plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) make too much of a single type of monoclonal antibody (a protein). This protein builds up in the blood or is passed in the urine. Patients with smoldering myeloma usually have no symptoms, but need to be checked often for signs of progression to fully developed multiple myeloma. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A plasma cell myeloma lacking clinical manifestations and organ impairment. (NCI Thesaurus)
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