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lymphoma a cancer of the tissue of the lymphatic system . There are two categories of lymphomas. One type is termed Hodgkin's disease , the other, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (see lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's ). See also neoplasm .

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lymphoma (lim-foh-mă) n. cancer of the lymph nodes, including Hodgkin's disease and other forms (non-Hodgkin's l., NHL). Disease may be widespread, but in some cases is confined to a single area, which may be extranodal (such as the tonsil). Treatment is with such drugs as chlorambucil or with combinations of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisolone. See also Burkitt's lymphoma.

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lym·pho·ma / limˈfōmə/ • n. (pl. -mas or -ma·ta / -mətə/ ) Med. cancer of the lymph nodes.

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