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Meaning of classical Hodgkin lymphoma: The most common type of Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system.

Definition of classical Hodgkin lymphoma

The most common type of Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system. Classical Hodgkin lymphoma is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell.

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