mesothelioma

[ mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural mes·o·the·li·o·mas, mes·o·the·li·o·ma·ta [mez-, uh, -thee-lee-, oh, -m, uh, -t, uh, mes-, mee, -z, uh, -, -s, uh, -].

1. a malignant tumor of the covering of the lung or the lining of the pleural and abdominal cavities, often associated with exposure to asbestos.

mesothelioma

/ ˌmɛzəʊˌθiːlɪˈəʊmə /

noun

1. a tumour of the epithelium lining the lungs, abdomen, or heart: often associated with exposure to asbestos dust

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesothelioma¹

First recorded in 1905–10; mesotheli(um) + -oma

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesothelioma¹

C20: from mesotheli ( um ) + -oma

Example Sentences

Cases there have seen the company found liable for mesothelioma - an asbestos-specific cancer - and gynaecological cancers women suffered after using talc, with billions of dollars awarded in damages.

From BBC

Helen Bone, from Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, worked for 25 years as a nurse and believes she may have contracted mesothelioma in hospital buildings.

From BBC

The remaining pending personal injury lawsuits that relate to mesothelioma will be addressed outside of the plan.

From Seattle Times

Both died from mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

From Seattle Times

Family members of Tom Wells and Joyce Walder testified that their lives ended soon after they were diagnosed with mesothelioma.

From Seattle Times