Lymphoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006845",
  "term": "Lymphoma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of cancer that originates in the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell, and typically develops in the lymphatic system. This malignancy involves the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal lymphocytes, leading to the formation of tumors in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other organs. Lymphomas are broadly classified into Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphatic tissue"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1206 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphoma/"
}