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lymphoproliferative |
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lymphoproliferative /lym·pho·pro·lif·er·a·tive/ (-pro-lif´er-ah″tiv) pertaining to or characterized by proliferation of the cells of the lymphoreticular system.
lymphoproliferative [-prōlif′ərətiv′] Etymology: L, lympha, water, prolles, offspring, ferre, to bear pertaining to the proliferation of lymphoid tissue. lymphoproliferative [lim″fo-pro-lif´er-ah″tiv] pertaining to or characterized by proliferation of lymphoid tissue. lymphoproliferative disorders a group of malignant neoplasms arising from cells related to the common multipotential, primordial lymphoreticular cell that includes among others the lymphocytic, histiocytic, and monocytic leukemias, multiple myeloma, plasmacytoma, Hodgkin's disease, all lymphocytic lymphomas, and immunosecretory disorders associated with monoclonal gammopathy. An interrelationship with the myeloproliferative disorders is thought to exist.
lymphoproliferative pertaining to or characterized by proliferation of lymphoid tissue. lymphoproliferative disease a general term applied to a group of diseases characterized by proliferation of lymphoid tissue and abnormal lymphoid elements in the peripheral blood, such as lymphocytic leukemia and lymphosarcoma. turkey lymphoproliferative disease a disease of young turkeys probably caused by a retrovirus and with lymphoproliferative lesions. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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