NHL
n. uncountablen. Stands for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A type of cancer that starts in the body's immune system. It causes white blood cells to grow out of control, which can lead to lumps in the neck or under the arms.
n. Abbreviation for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A diverse group of blood cancers that include any kind of lymphoma except Hodgkin's lymphomas. Characterised by the malignant proliferation of lymphocytes, typically originating in the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissues.
The doctor ran tests to check for NHL after finding swollen glands.
Recent advancements in immunotherapy have significantly improved the survival rates for patients diagnosed with aggressive forms of NHL.
While Hodgkin's disease is marked by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, NHL encompasses a much broader range of malignancies that require distinct histopathological classification for effective treatment.
Usually functions as an initialism for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; treated as a singular noun.