lymphoma

/ˈlɪmfəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system, which is part of the immune system.

“She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and underwent intensive chemotherapy.”

2. noun

A tumor of the lymphatic tissue, especially of the lymph nodes, spleen, or thymus.

“The biopsy confirmed that the mass in her neck was a type of lymphoma.”

Synonyms

  • lymph node cancer
  • lymphatic cancer

Antonyms

  • healthy immune system
  • lymphatic health