non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

noun

non-Hodg·kin's lymphoma ˈnän-ˈhäj-kənz-

: any of various malignant lymphomas (such as Burkitt's lymphoma) that are not classified as Hodgkin's disease, have malignant cells derived from B cells, T cells, or natural killer cells, and are characterized especially by enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss

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Pesticides were most strongly associated with leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and bladder cancer. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 Aug. 2024 According to the National Cancer Institute, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma grows quickly in the lymph nodes and often the spleen, liver, bone marrow and other organs are affected. —

Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 Certain versions of the herbicide have glyphosate as its active ingredient, which some studies have found can lead to debilitating and deadly diseases including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. —

Devika Rao, theweek, 1 July 2024 She was later diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and had emergency spinal surgery. —

Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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1972, in the meaning defined above

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