noun Uncommon

lymphoma

lihm-FOH-muh

Lymphoma (noun) means a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, usually starting in the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissue. Example: “He was diagnosed with lymphoma after doctors found swelling in his lymph nodes.”

noun

A cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, usually starting in the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissue.

"He was diagnosed with lymphoma after doctors found swelling in his lymph nodes."

"Treatment for lymphoma often combines chemotherapy with targeted therapy."

How to use lymphoma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system.

Common pairings

diagnosed with lymphoma lymphoma treatment Hodgkin lymphoma

Word forms

lymphomata plural, lymphomas plural

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Etymology

From "lymph" plus the medical suffix "-oma", meaning tumour or abnormal growth.

Rhymes for lymphoma

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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.