lymphomatosis

noun lym·pho·ma·to·sis \(ˌ)lim-ˌfō-mə-ˈtō-səs\

plural lym·pho·ma·to·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of LYMPHOMATOSIS

: the presence of multiple lymphomas in the body

New Latin lymphomat-, lymphoma + -osis

First Known Use: circa 1900

Medical Dictionary

noun lym·pho·ma·to·sis \(ˌ)lim-ˌfō-mə-ˈtō-səs\

plural lym·pho·ma·to·ses \-ˌsēz\

: the presence of multiple lymphomas in the body; specifically : lymphoid leukosis

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