Definition

Noun: A malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver. It is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, specifically in a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a medical noun to refer to a specific form of lymphoma. It is a proper noun, often capitalized as Hodgkin's disease.

Examples

• The biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease.
• Advances in treatment have significantly improved the prognosis for Hodgkin's disease.
• Symptoms of Hodgkin's disease can include swollen lymph nodes, fever, and night sweats.

Advanced Usage

• The term Hodgkin's disease is sometimes used interchangeably with Hodgkin lymphoma in modern medical terminology, though the latter is now often preferred.
• It is classified by the presence of a distinctive abnormal cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell.

Variants and Related Words

• Hodgkin lymphoma (n): The modern clinical term for the same condition.
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (n): A broader category of lymphomas that are distinct from Hodgkin's disease.

Synonyms

• Hodgkin lymphoma
• Hodgkin's lymphoma

Antonyms

• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (This is not a direct opposite but the primary categorical distinction within lymphomas.)

Related Phrases

• Staging of Hodgkin's disease: The process of determining the extent and spread of the cancer.
• Treatment for Hodgkin's disease: Commonly involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of both.

Noun

1. a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver