non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
noun
non-Hodg·kin's lymphoma
ˈnän-ˈhäj-kənz- 
: any of various malignant lymphomas (such 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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Pesticides were most strongly associated with leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and bladder cancer.
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
According to the National Cancer Institute, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma grows quickly in the lymph nodes and often the spleen, liver, bone marrow and other organs are affected.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Certain versions of the herbicide have glyphosate as its active ingredient, which some studies have found can lead to debilitating and deadly diseases including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 1 July 2024
She was later diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and had emergency spinal surgery.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
According to the National Cancer Institute, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma grows quickly in the lymph nodes and often the spleen, liver, bone marrow and other organs are affected.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Certain versions of the herbicide have glyphosate as its active ingredient, which some studies have found can lead to debilitating and deadly diseases including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 1 July 2024
She was later diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and had emergency spinal surgery.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
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“Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Hodgkin%27s%20lymphoma. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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