B-cell lymphomas
B-cell lymphomas are a type of cancer that forms in B cells. The lymphomas can occur at any age and are often marked by lymph nodes that are larger than normal, fever, and weight loss. There are many different types of B-cell lymphomas. These include diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Pronunciation
B-cell lymphomas: /biː sɛl lɪmˈfoʊməz/
Etymology
The term "B-cell lymphomas" is derived from the type of cell in which the cancer originates, the B cell, and the Greek word "lymphoma" which means "tumor of the lymphatic system".
Types of B-cell lymphomas
There are several types of B-cell lymphomas, including:
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: This is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. It can start in many parts of the body.
- Follicular lymphoma: This is the second most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It grows slowly and usually starts in the lymph nodes.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: This is a type of cancer that starts from cells that become certain white blood cells in the bone marrow. The cells grow and spread to the blood.
Related terms
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: This is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, the body's disease-fighting network.
- Hodgkin lymphoma: This is a type of lymphoma that is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell.
- Lymph nodes: These are small, bean-shaped organs that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on B-cell lymphomas
- Wikipedia's article - B-cell lymphomas
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