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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin-Lymphom·Also: NHL

A non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a malignant disease of the lymphatic system that originates from the lymph cells. It comprises many subtypes with very different courses.

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