lymphoma (Meaning)

Wordnet

lymphoma (n)

a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer

Webster

lymphoma (n.)

A tumor having a structure resembling that of a lymphatic gland; -- called also lymphadenoma.

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a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancerA tumor having a structure resembling that of a lymphatic gland; -- c

melanoma, malignancy, cancer,carcinoma, polyp,tumor, outgrowth, tubercle, cyst, neoplasm

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The patient presented with a swollen lymph node, raising suspicion of lymphoma.

The pathologist diagnosed the enlarged lymph nodes as follicular lymphoma.

The doctor ordered a biopsy to confirm the presence of lymphoma.

The treatment plan for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma involves chemotherapy and radiation therapy.