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Glossary

Definition of medical terms used on the web.

Lymphoma


Neoplastic disorder of lymphoid tissue.

Lymphomas are not contagious, nor are they inherited genetically.

HK (Hodgkin’s lymphoma): It is the least common type of lymphoma, with a greater incidence in young people. It affects the neck and anterior part of the chest.

NHL (Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma): There are more than thirty different subtypes.