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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The book also details Hoppus’ experience with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in 2021.
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Claire, who just turned 9 years old a few days ago, was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2024.
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He was previously treated for melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The book also details Hoppus’ experience with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in 2021.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Claire, who just turned 9 years old a few days ago, was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2024.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
He was previously treated for melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 15 Mar. 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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