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lymphoma

/ˈlɪmfəmə/ noun · British & US
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What does lymphoma mean?

noun

A type of cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system, which is part of the immune system. Lymphoma can occur in various parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow.

Example

"The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were likely due to a type of lymphoma that required immediate treatment."

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