AIDS-related lymphoma
AIDS-related lymphoma (pronunciation: /eɪdz rɪˈleɪtɪd ˈlɪmfəʊmə/) is a type of cancer that affects individuals who have Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Etymology
The term "AIDS-related lymphoma" is derived from the disease it is associated with, AIDS, and the type of cancer it is, lymphoma. AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, while lymphoma refers to a group of blood cell tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
Definition
AIDS-related lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system of patients who have AIDS. The lymph system is part of the body's immune system. AIDS-related lymphoma is a type of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), which is a cancer of the lymph tissue. Lymph tissue is found in the lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs of the immune system.
Related Terms
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, the body's disease-fighting network.
- Lymphocytes: A subtype of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system.
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Lymph system: The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AIDS-related lymphoma
- Wikipedia's article - AIDS-related lymphoma
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