non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

non–Hodg·kin's lymphoma

noun \-ˈhäj-kənz-\

Definition of NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA

: any of various malignant lymphomas (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