Castleman's disease

noun

A rare lymphoproliferative disorder involving hyperproliferation of certain B cells that often produce cytokines.

Meanings

nounCastleman's disease (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare lymphoproliferative disorder involving hyperproliferation of certain B cells that often produce cytokines.

Origin

Named after Benjamin Castleman.

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