lymphoma
What is another word for lymphoma? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, usually starting in the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissue.
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How to use lymphoma
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
diagnosed with lymphoma
lymphoma treatment
Hodgkin lymphoma
Etymology
From "lymph" plus the medical suffix "-oma", meaning tumour or abnormal growth.
Full origin of lymphoma →Frequently asked questions
What does “lymphoma” mean?
The word “lymphoma” means a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, usually starting in the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissue. In plain terms, a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system.
How do you pronounce “lymphoma”?
“Lymphoma” is pronounced lihm-FOH-muh (/lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “lymphoma” in a sentence?
Here is “lymphoma” used in a sentence: “He was diagnosed with lymphoma after doctors found swelling in his lymph nodes.”
What part of speech is “lymphoma”?
“Lymphoma” is a noun.
Is “lymphoma” a common word?
“Lymphoma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
