Mesothelioma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural mes·o·the·li·o·mas, mes·o·the·li·o·ma·ta [mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh-tuh, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]. /ˌmɛz əˌθi liˈoʊ mə tə, ˌmɛs-, ˈmi zə-, -sə-/. Pathology.
  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.
noun plural -mata (-mətə) or -mas
  1. a tumour of the epithelium lining the lungs, abdomen, or heart: often associated with exposure to asbestos dust
Mesothelioma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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