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mesothelioma
mesothelioma definition
meso·thelio·ma (mes′ō t̸hē′lē ō′mə)
noun
a tumor of the mesothelium, often malignant and thought to be caused most commonly by the inhalation of asbestos particles
Etymology: < mesothelium + -oma
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