Term Name: | lymphomatoid granulomatosis |
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Definition: | A lymphoproliferative syndrome that is characterized by overproduction (proliferation) of white blood cells called lymphocytes. The abnormal cells infiltrate and accumulate (form lesions or nodules) within tissues. The lesions or nodules damage or destroy the blood vessels within these tissues. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0081307] ( DOID:0081307 ) |