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\"\"<\/a>A type of cancer involving cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes.<\/p>\n

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A general term for various neoplastic diseases of the lymphoid tissue.<\/p>\n

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Cancer of the lymphatic system. The chief forms are Hodgkin\u2019s disease, lymphosarcoma, and reticulum cell sarcoma.<\/p>\n

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A malignant tumour arising from lymphoid tissue.<\/p>\n

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Neoplasm of lymph tissue, usually malignant, one of four major types of cancer. Lymphomas differ widely in the types of cells affected and the prognosis; general characteristics include enlarged lymph nodes, weakness, fever, weight loss, and malaise, followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver. Types of lymphomas include Burkitt\u2019s lymphoma and Hodgkin\u2019s disease. Treatment is usually by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.<\/p>\n

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Neoplasm of lymph tissue; also called malignant lymphoma.<\/p>\n

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A tumor consisting of lymph node tissue.<\/p>\n

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A group of more than 24 types of cancers that develop in the lymphatic system, primarily in the lymph nodes and spleen. Different types of lymphoma behave differently. Some grow slowly, while others grow very quickly and can cause serious illness in a short time if they go untreated. Lymphomas are classified by their appearance when examined under a microscope, and they are generally divided into two categories. If characteristic Reed-Sternberg cells are present, the lymphoma is Hodgkin disease; all other lymphomas are considered non-Hodgkin lymphoma.<\/p>\n

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Any malignant tumor of lymph nodes, excluding Hodgkin’s disease. There is a broad spectrum of malignancy, with prognosis ranging from a few months to many years. The patient usually shows evidence of multiple enlarged lymph nodes and may have constitutional symptoms such as weight loss, fever, and sweating. Disease is usually widespread, but in some cases is confined to a single area, such as the tonsil. Treatment is with drugs such as chlorambucil or combinations of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone, sometimes with the addition of doxorubicin and\/or bleomycin; response to these drugs is often dramatic. Localized disease may be treated with radiotherapy followed by drugs.<\/p>\n

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A malignant tumour of the lymph nodes divided histologically and clinically into two types: Hodgkin\u2019s disease, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.<\/p>\n

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A malignant neoplasm originating from lymphocytes. Common forms of lymphoma are listed in the subentries, below. These include Hodgkin\u2019s disease, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma.<\/p>\n

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A form of cancer that impacts lymphocytes and lymphatic tissues, involving specific types of white blood cells such as T cells and B cells, as well as lymph nodes, bone marrow, and the spleen. Anomalous cells of lymphocyte\/leukocyte origin proliferate in an uncontrolled manner.<\/p>\n

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Any within a collection of cancers where the cells originating from lymphoid tissue (predominantly located in the lymph nodes and spleen) undergo uncontrolled proliferation.<\/p>\n

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Lymphomas can be categorized primarily into two groups. When specific distinctive abnormal cells (Reed\u2013Sternberg cells) are detected, the condition is referred to as Hodgkin’s disease. Alternatively, all other variations are classified as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.<\/p>\n

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A broad term used to describe tumors that develop in lymphoid tissue, which encompasses conditions such as Hodgkin’s disease.<\/p>\n

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A type of cancer involving cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. A general term for various neoplastic diseases of the lymphoid tissue. Cancer of the lymphatic system. The chief forms are Hodgkin\u2019s disease, lymphosarcoma, and reticulum cell sarcoma. A malignant tumour arising from lymphoid tissue. Neoplasm of lymph tissue, usually malignant, one of four […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-l"],"yoast_head":"\nLymphoma - Definition of Lymphoma<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A type of cancer involving cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes.A general term for various neoplastic diseases of the lymphoid tissue.Cancer of the lymphatic system. 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