Myeloid
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The term myeloid refers to a substance that originated in the bone marrow, or which resembles materials from the marrow.
In describing hematopoiesis, the terms "myeloid" and "lymphoid" are often used to discriminate between cells originating from the marrow and from lymph tissue, respectively. This terminology is frequently seen when classifying cancers, especially leukemia.
It should not be confused with "myelin", which is an insulating layer covering the axons of many neurons.
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