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Burkitt's lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma (Burkitt's tumour) (ber-kits) n. a malignant tumour of the lymphatic system, most commonly affecting children and largely confined to tropical Africa. It is the most rapidly growing malignancy, with a tumour doubling time of about five days. It can arise at various sites, most commonly the facial structures, such as the jaw, and in the abdomen. [ D. P. Burkitt (1911–93), Irish surgeon]
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"Burkitt's lymphoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Burkitt's lymphoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-Burkittslymphoma.html "Burkitt's lymphoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-Burkittslymphoma.html |
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Burkitt's lymphoma
Bur·kitt's lym·pho·ma / ˈbərkits/ • n. Med. cancer of the lymphatic system, caused by the Epstein–Barr virus, chiefly affecting children in central Africa. |
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"Burkitt's lymphoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Burkitt's lymphoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-burkittslymphoma.html "Burkitt's lymphoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-burkittslymphoma.html |
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