Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Myelogenic

Pathology

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This 1930s encyclopedia article defines the term myelogenic as originating from or related to the bone marrow. It notes common medical usages such as myelogenic leukemia and myelogenic sarcomas, while mentioning that the term is not practically applied to the spinal cord despite its etymological possibility.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

MYELOGENOUS, originating from the bone marrow or related to a particular condition of the latter. Thus, one speaks of myelogenous leukemia, myelogenous sarcomas, myelogenous fat embolisms, myelogenous blood cells, etc. Etymologically, the term myelogenous is also applicable to the spinal cord, for instance, one could speak of myelogenous paralyses, but practically such application of the term does not occur.

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“Myelogenic.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/myelogenic/