Meaning of the word "Hodgkin's disease" in English

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Hodgkin's disease

US /ˈhɑːdʒkɪnz dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˈhɒdʒ.kɪnz dɪˌziːz/
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Noun

a type of lymphoma, a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are part of the body's immune system.

Example:
He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease at a young age.
Advancements in treatment have significantly improved the prognosis for patients with Hodgkin's disease.