M protein

Definition / meaning of M protein

An antibody found in unusually large amounts in the blood or urine of people with multiple myeloma and other types of plasma cell tumors. Also called monoclonal protein.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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