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non–Hodgkin's lymphoma
noun non–Hodg·kin's lymphoma \ˈnän-ˈhäj-kənz-\
Definition of NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA
: any of the numerous malignant lymphomas (as Burkitt's lymphoma) that are not classified as Hodgkin's disease
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First Known Use of NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA
1972
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non–Hodgkin's lymphoma
noun non–Hodg·kin's lymphoma \-ˈhäj-kənz-\
Medical Definition of NON–HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA
: any of various malignant lymphomas (as Burkitt's lymphoma) that are not classified as Hodgkin's disease, have malignant cells derived from B cells, T cells, or natural killer cells, and are characterized especially by enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss
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