Mesothelioma
//ˌmɛsoʊˌθiliˈoʊmə// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos. countable, uncountable
"He died a few weeks later, his mesothelioma perhaps caused by the asbestos-lined ceiling he cracked open at 430 King's Road. [Malcom] McLaren had stood there regaling in the mess, while everybody else ran for safety."
- 2 a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust wordnet
Example
More examples"He died a few weeks later, his mesothelioma perhaps caused by the asbestos-lined ceiling he cracked open at 430 King's Road. [Malcom] McLaren had stood there regaling in the mess, while everybody else ran for safety."
Etymology
From mesothelium + -oma.
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