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Lymphoma

Definition:

Cancer that begins in cells of the immune system (the lymphatic system).

The most common type of lymphoma is called Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease.

All other lymphomas are grouped together under the term non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Cancer - Leukaemia

Translation(s):

Español: Linfoma

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