Drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
A procedure in which blood is taken from a patient, part of the blood (such as white blood cells) is taken out, and the rest of the blood is returned to the patient.
Chromosomal abnormality in which segments of two chromosomes switch positions; t(4;14) and t(11;14) are examples of chromosomal translocations.
Product of energy metabolism of muscle that is normally filtered out of the blood and found in the urine. Elevated levels in the blood can indicate decreased kidney function.
Reduced liver function that is noted by increased levels of various substances in the blood, such as bilirubin.
Network of related cells, tissues and organs that protect the body from disease organisms, other foreign bodies and cancers.
Highly specialized approach to myeloma therapy in which DNA test results are used to guide treatment.