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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Peters was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1995 and described his relationship with the cancer over the next two decades as like "fighting a war".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

The 65-year-old publicly disclosed his diagnosis Wednesday, telling People and appearing on NBC’s “Today” to confirm that he was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma five weeks prior.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

In a family statement, they confirmed that she died in Belfast City Hospital on Wednesday, following complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

President Carter reluctantly allowed them into the United States so the shah could receive surgery for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but then all hell broke loose in Tehran.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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