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The term myeloid suggests an origin in the bone marrow or spinal cord, or a resemblance to the marrow or spinal cord. In hematopoiesis, the term “myeloid cell” is used to describe any leukocyte that is not a lymphocyte. This terminology is often seen when classifying cancers, especially leukemia.

On the other hand a lymphoid is a term used to describe lymph or the lymphatic system. In the context of lymphoid leukemia, it refers specifically to lymphocytes (which are the primary cellular component of lymph.) Lymphoid leukemia and lymphomas are now considered to be tumors of the same type of cell lineage. They are called “leukemia” when in the blood or marrow and “lymphoma” when in lymphatic tissue. They are grouped together under the name “lymphoid malignancy”. It is also a thin, yellowish fluid, called lymph fluid that travels throughout the body. The lymphatic system also helps control fluids in the body.

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