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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According to the Marin County coroner’s office, Ramirez had B-cell lymphoma — a common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 June 2025
The site is contaminated by trichloroethylene, known as TCE, a solvent that can cause cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is banned in the United States.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
This past December, it was revealed that the 82-year-old artist had been diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma after being hospitalized in Madrid in October.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 June 2025
As part of their visit to the adjoining children’s hospital, Evan and Liz met with 10-year-old Pablo Escobar, a diehard Dodgers fan who has undergone two kidney transplants after a diagnosis with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 June 2025
The site is contaminated by trichloroethylene, known as TCE, a solvent that can cause cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is banned in the United States.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
This past December, it was revealed that the 82-year-old artist had been diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma after being hospitalized in Madrid in October.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 June 2025
As part of their visit to the adjoining children’s hospital, Evan and Liz met with 10-year-old Pablo Escobar, a diehard Dodgers fan who has undergone two kidney transplants after a diagnosis with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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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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