BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA


Meaning of BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA in English

[ 'bə:kɪts ]

■ noun Medicine cancer of the lymphatic system, caused by the Epstein–Barr virus.

Origin

1960s: named after the British surgeon Denis P. Burkitt .

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