Lymphoma (noun)

1. A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels, nodes and organs that help to fight infections and other diseases.
2. A cancer of the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels, nodes and organs that help to fight infections and other diseases.

Origin:

From lympho- + -oma.

Examples:

1. Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.
2. The patient was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
3. Lymphomas can be either Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin types, depending on the type of cells affected.
4. Lymphomas are a type of blood cancer that starts in the cells of the immune system.
5. Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, weight loss and fatigue.