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 10 who had been diagnosed with cancer reportedly included cases of leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Angelica Stabile , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks on Friday night surrounded by her family after a battle with lymphoma, her representative told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
Research has shown a link between high levels of glyphosate exposure and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Hoppus' book features anecdotes about his music career and personal life, along with his health journey after being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2021 and the evolution of Blink-182.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Angelica Stabile , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks on Friday night surrounded by her family after a battle with lymphoma, her representative told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
Research has shown a link between high levels of glyphosate exposure and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
—Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Hoppus' book features anecdotes about his music career and personal life, along with his health journey after being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2021 and the evolution of Blink-182.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 May 2025
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“Lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphoma. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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