non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

American

noun

Pathology. any of several malignancies of the lymphatic system in which the cells characteristic of Hodgkin's disease are absent.

non-Hodgkin's lymphoma British

/ -ˈhɒdʒkɪnz /

noun

any form of lymphoma other than Hodgkin's disease

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Longer-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as breast cancer.

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He sued after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

From Los Angeles Times

The previous year he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma but continued to work while undergoing chemotherapy and made a full recovery.

From BBC

Dave Coulier’s triumph over non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is reason enough for ‘Full House’ co-star Candace Cameron Bure to celebrate.

From Los Angeles Times

Dave Coulier, comedian and ‘Full House’ actor, resurfaces after six rounds of chemo for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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