lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə 
plural lymphomas also lymphomata
lim-ˈfō-mə-tə
: a usually malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue
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The test results came back as stage 4 follicular lymphoma.
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Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
For example, lymphomas that have the EBV proteins are more common in areas of the world where malaria is prevalent.10
People who are immunocompromised are particularly prone to developing cancers related to EBV.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
For example, lymphomas that have the EBV proteins are more common in areas of the world where malaria is prevalent.10
People who are immunocompromised are particularly prone to developing cancers related to EBV.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə
plural lymphomas or lymphomata
-mət-ə
: a tumor composed of the same type of tissue making up lymph nodes
Medical Definition
lymphoma
noun
lym·pho·ma
lim-ˈfō-mə
plural lymphomas also lymphomata
-mət-ə
: a usually malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue
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