HealthAugust 5, 2026
myelofibrosis
MY-uh-lo-fy-BROH-sis
Definition
A rare and serious type of chronic blood cancer characterized by the buildup of scar tissue in the bone marrow, which interferes with the normal production of blood cells.
Etymology
The term is formed from the Greek roots 'myelos' (marrow) and 'fibra' (fiber), combined with the suffix '-osis' indicating a diseased or abnormal condition.
In the news
The article discusses a new clinical trial for rebecsinib, which is being tested as a potential treatment for patients suffering from myelofibrosis, a condition with few existing therapy options.
Rebecsinib Clinical Trial Means New Options for Blood Cancer
Read the full article ↗UC San Diego Today