anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Meaning of anaplastic large cell lymphoma: An aggressive (fast-growing) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is usually of the T-cell type.

Definition of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

An aggressive (fast-growing) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is usually of the T-cell type. The cancer cells express a marker called CD30 or Ki-1 on the surface, and may appear in the lymph nodes, skin, bones, soft tissues, lungs, or liver. Also called anaplastic large cell lymphoma.