lymphoma
noun/lɪmˈfoʊmə/
Frequency rank: #9,847 most common English word
Meaning
A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, affecting lymphocytes (white blood cells).
Example sentence
The doctor told him that his persistent fatigue and swollen lymph nodes were symptoms of lymphoma .
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