English Explanatory Dictionary

mesothelioma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛsoʊˌθiliˈoʊmə/ /ˌmɛzoʊ-/ /ˌmɛsə-/ /ˌmɛzə-/ /ˌmis-/ /ˌmiz-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mesothelioma.wav

Word forms

mesothelioma mesotheliomas mesotheliomata

Etymology

From mesothelium + -oma.

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