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 2022, Neill underwent chemotherapy for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, which is currently in remission.
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Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
According to the Marin County coroner’s office, Ramirez had B-cell lymphoma — a common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Legend Biotech emerged as a rare market winner Shares of Legend Biotech soared over 40% yesterday after the company disclosed early data on its in vivo CAR-T therapy that showed promise in Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 3 June 2026
Since then, research has shown that stem cell transplantation can be a safe and effective treatment for blood cancers — leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma — and certain non-cancerous blood disorders.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
According to the Marin County coroner’s office, Ramirez had B-cell lymphoma — a common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Legend Biotech emerged as a rare market winner Shares of Legend Biotech soared over 40% yesterday after the company disclosed early data on its in vivo CAR-T therapy that showed promise in Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 3 June 2026
Since then, research has shown that stem cell transplantation can be a safe and effective treatment for blood cancers — leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma — and certain non-cancerous blood disorders.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 15 Jun. 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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