Lymphom

lymphoma

noun lym-FOHM Rare

Origin: from Latin lympha (water) + Greek -oma (tumour)

Also means

cancer of the lymphatic system

Usage Note

Lymphom is a cancer originating from lymphocytes in the lymphatic system. The two main types are Hodgkin-Lymphom and Non-Hodgkin-Lymphom. Symptoms often include swollen lymph nodes (Lymphknoten), night sweats, and unexplained weight loss.

Examples

"Das Non-Hodgkin-Lymphom wurde in einem frühen Stadium entdeckt und konnte erfolgreich behandelt werden."

Natural Translation

The non-Hodgkin lymphoma was discovered at an early stage and could be treated successfully.

Literal Translation

The non-Hodgkin lymphoma was in an early stage discovered and could successfully treated be.

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