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Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymphoid tissues. Some types of lymphomas, such
as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Hodgkin’s disease, are associated
with HIV infection.
Lymphopenia
A lower than normal number of lymphocytes, a specific type of
white blood cell.
Lymphoproliferative Response
An immune system response that results in a rapid increase in the
number of white blood cells.
Lysis
The destructive breaking apart of a cell.
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