The Extraordinarily High Risk for the Development of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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True/False

The extraordinarily high risk for the development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma among individuals who are HIV-seropositive has led to its recognition as an AIDS-defining condition.

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Definitions:

Occlusion

The blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ, which can lead to various health issues depending on the location of the blockage.

Atherosclerosis

Fatty degeneration of the walls of the arteries.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or stopped, causing tissue damage.

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

A medical term for a stroke, an event leading to brain damage caused by a change in the brain's blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels.