Medical Definition of Myelogenous
Myelogenous: Referring to the nonlymphocytic groups of white blood cells, including the granulocytes, monocytes and platelets.
Synonymous with myeloid. Acute myelogenous leukemia is therefore also known as acute myeloid leukemia.
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Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016
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