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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These include types of leukemia and lymphoma.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Longer-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as breast cancer.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Two years ago, Sabrina was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin's lymphoma after finding a lump in her neck.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The most common examples involve crucial drugs for treating blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), lymphoma, and myeloma.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Longer-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as breast cancer.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Two years ago, Sabrina was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin's lymphoma after finding a lump in her neck.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The most common examples involve crucial drugs for treating blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), lymphoma, and myeloma.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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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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