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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In 2019, the retiree and Korean War veteran was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
While some research has associated drinking with a lower risk of certain cancers, including kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and thyroid cancer, it may be outweighed by potential harms.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 July 2024
This study suggests a link between tattoo ink and lymphoma.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Last June, Michael Bibi’s team announced news that no one wants to have to share: The producer had been diagnosed with CNS lymphoma, a rare form of cancer.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 July 2024
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Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
While some research has associated drinking with a lower risk of certain cancers, including kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and thyroid cancer, it may be outweighed by potential harms.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 July 2024
This study suggests a link between tattoo ink and lymphoma.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Last June, Michael Bibi’s team announced news that no one wants to have to share: The producer had been diagnosed with CNS lymphoma, a rare form of cancer.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 July 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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