MedicalTerminology DB

Meaning of lymphosarcoma: An obsolete term for a malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.

Definition of lymphosarcoma

An obsolete term for a malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.

How lymphosarcoma is built

lympho sarc oma lymphosarcoma
  • lymph/o Combining form · Latin lymph, lymphatic tissue
  • sarc/o Combining form · Greek flesh, connective tissue
  • -oma Suffix · Greek tumour, mass, swelling

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Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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