
Meaning of MESOTHELIOMA
| Pronunciation: | | m`esuth`eelee'owmu
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust |
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MESOTHELIOMA is a 12 letter word that starts with M. |
| | See Also: | | carcinoma | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Malignant spreading tumor of the mesothelium of the pleura, pericardium, or peritoneum, arising as a result of the presence of asbestos fibers. It is diagnostic of exposure to asbestos. |
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