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Definition of lymphoma

lymphoma

/lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/
lym · pho · ma
Plural:lymphomas
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Adjective:lymphomatous
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• noun

1

A malignant tumor or cancer of the lymphatic system, arising from the abnormal proliferation of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes, spleen, or other lymphoid tissues.

Example

"Early detection and targeted immunotherapy have significantly improved survival rates for patients diagnosed with lymphoma."

• Rhymes for lymphoma

• Nearby Words

lymegrass
lymph
lymphatic
lymphoma
lynch
lyncher
lynching

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in New Latin from 'lymph' (from Latin 'lympha', meaning clear water) and the Greek suffix '-oma', denoting a tumor or morbid growth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lymphoma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lymphoma
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