non-Hodgkin lymphoma
noun
non-Hodg·kin lymphoma
-ˈhäj-kən-
variants
or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
also non-Hodgkin's disease
: any of various malignant lymphomas (as Burkitt's lymphoma) that are not classified as Hodgkin's lymphoma, 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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“Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/non-Hodgkin%20lymphoma. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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