Burkitt's lymphoma en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British surgeon Denis Parsons Burkitt (1911–1993), who first described the disease in 1956.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A cancer of the lymphatic system, particularly B lymphocytes found in the germinal center.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkitt lymphoma | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Burkitt's lymphomata | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Burkitt's lymphomas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |