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Translation glossary: Glossary of Lymphoma Terms

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MabTheraUK trade name for rituxan. 
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MabTheraUK trade name for rituxan. 
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Macrophagea type of white blood cell that fights inflammation. 
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Macrophagea type of white blood cell that fights inflammation. 
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)a test that uses a magnetic field sensor and computers to create 3-dimensional images of the body. It is similar to computerized tomography (CT scan) 
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)a test that uses a magnetic field sensor and computers to create 3-dimensional images of the body. It is similar to computerized tomography (CT scan) 
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MalignantCancerous (see Cancer). 
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MalignantCancerous (see Cancer). 
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MALT / MALToma (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)a low grade B-Cell non-hodgkin\'s lymphoma arising most commonly in the stomach, salivary gland, lung, or thyroid tissue. The gastrointestinal tract, 
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MALT / MALToma (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)a low grade B-Cell non-hodgkin\'s lymphoma arising most commonly in the stomach, salivary gland, lung, or thyroid tissue. The gastrointestinal tract, 
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Mantle Cell Lymphomaan aggressive form of non-hodgkin\'s lymphoma. More on the Mantle Cell page. 
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Mantle Cell Lymphomaan aggressive form of non-hodgkin\'s lymphoma. More on the Mantle Cell page. 
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Marginal Zone Lymphomaa term used to encompass indolent B-Cell lymphomas that are either MALT or monocytoid B-Cell lymphoma. See the page on Marginal Zone Lymphomas for mor 
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Marginal Zone Lymphomaa term used to encompass indolent B-Cell lymphomas that are either MALT or monocytoid B-Cell lymphoma. See the page on Marginal Zone Lymphomas for mor 
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Medicarea US federal medical insurance program for senior citizens and the disabled. 
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Medicarea US federal medical insurance program for senior citizens and the disabled. 
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Metastasisspread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body. 
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Metastasisspread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body. 
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Monoclonal Antibodyan artificially made antibody used against a specific antigen. Use of monoclonal antibodies is being researched to target chemotherapy or radioactive 
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Monoclonal Antibodyan artificially made antibody used against a specific antigen. Use of monoclonal antibodies is being researched to target chemotherapy or radioactive 
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MonocytesA type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that defends the body against bacterial infections. They also ingest aging and degenerating blood cells. 
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MonocytesA type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that defends the body against bacterial infections. They also ingest aging and degenerating blood cells. 
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MRIsee Magnetic Resonance Imaging 
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MRIsee Magnetic Resonance Imaging 
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Mucositisinflammation of the mucus membranes (like the mouth) that causes pain, soreness, and/or excessive mucus production. 
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Mucositisinflammation of the mucus membranes (like the mouth) that causes pain, soreness, and/or excessive mucus production. 
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Mycosis FungoidesA type of non-Hodgkin\'s lymphoma that first appears on the skin. Also called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. 
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Mycosis FungoidesA type of non-Hodgkin\'s lymphoma that first appears on the skin. Also called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. 
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Nasal T-cell Lymphomaa subset of angiocentric lymphomas, it is treated with doxorubicin (adriamycin) based combination chemotherapy and is managed like diffuse large cell 
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Nasal T-cell Lymphomaa subset of angiocentric lymphomas, it is treated with doxorubicin (adriamycin) based combination chemotherapy and is managed like diffuse large cell 
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Nauseafeeling sick or wanting to vomit, possibly with dizziness or symptoms. Some chemotherapy combinations can cause nausea for up to several days - this 
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Nauseafeeling sick or wanting to vomit, possibly with dizziness or symptoms. Some chemotherapy combinations can cause nausea for up to several days - this 
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Needle BiopsyA sample of tissue is taken with a needle and looked at under a microscope. 
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Needle BiopsyA sample of tissue is taken with a needle and looked at under a microscope. 
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Neoplasmmalignant (cancerous) growth 
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Neoplasmmalignant (cancerous) growth 
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Neupogensee Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) 
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Neupogensee Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) 
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Neurologic(al)involving the nerves or nervous system 
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Neurologic(al)involving the nerves or nervous system 
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Neutropeniaa low number of neutrophils or white blood cells (wbc\'s); may increase the risk of infection depending how low the wbc count is and for how long it h 
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Neutropeniaa low number of neutrophils or white blood cells (wbc\'s); may increase the risk of infection depending how low the wbc count is and for how long it h 
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Neutrophila type of white blood cell that fights bacterial infection (also called a granulocyte). 
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Neutrophila type of white blood cell that fights bacterial infection (also called a granulocyte). 
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Night Sweatsprofuse sweating of the body during the night (characterizes \"B\" symptom Hodgkin\'s Disease or possibly Non-Hodgkin\'s although night sweats can be 
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Night Sweatsprofuse sweating of the body during the night (characterizes \"B\" symptom Hodgkin\'s Disease or possibly Non-Hodgkin\'s although night sweats can be 
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Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphomas (NHL)A group of lymphomas characterized by cancerous growth of different types of lymphatic cells, excluding those characterized by Hodgkin\'s Disease. The 
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Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphomas (NHL)A group of lymphomas characterized by cancerous growth of different types of lymphatic cells, excluding those characterized by Hodgkin\'s Disease. The 
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OncologistA doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with cancer. 
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OncologistA doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with cancer. 
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