myeloid

adj. pertaining to the spinal cord; pertaining to marrow, resembling marrow (Anatomy)

The term myeloid suggests an origin in the bone marrow or spinal cord, or a resemblance to the marrow or spinal cord.In hematopoiesis, "myeloid cell" is used to describe any leukocyte that is not a lymphocyte. 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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Adjective
1. of or relating to bone marrow
(pertainym) marrow, bone marrow
2. of or relating to the spinal cord
(pertainym) spinal cord, medulla spinalis

(a.)
Resembling marrow in appearance or consistency; as, a myeloid tumor.
  

Referring to myelocytes, a type of white blood cells. Also called myelogenous.