How to say "lymphoma" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- リンパ節腫瘍リンパせつしゅようnounCovers lymphoma understood as a tumor of the lymph nodes; the wording is descriptive ('lymph node tumor') and this term is less common. Seldom the word you want for lymphoma in general medical contexts, where リンパ腫 is preferred.
- リンパ腫リンパしゅno-adjectiveThe usual medical term for lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Used in medical diagnoses and explanations; also less common than might be expected, but still the natural choice between the two.
Both terms are less common ways of saying lymphoma; 「リンパ腫」 is the ordinary medical term, while 「リンパ節腫瘍」 is a more descriptive variant referring to tumors of the lymph nodes.
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