Hodgkin's Disease

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

A type of lymphoma. A malignancy of the lymph nodes that originates in a single lymph node or a single chain of lymph nodes. Typically metastasizes to the spleen, liver, lungs, mediastinum., and bone marrow. Peak incidence is in midadolescence. Prognosis is excellent.

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