mesothelioma

(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

Origin: < mesothelium + -oma

See mesothelioma in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. mes·o·the·li·o·ma·ta (-mə-tə) or mes·o·the·li·o·mas

A usually malignant tumor of mesothelial tissue, especially that of the pleura or peritoneum.

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