mesothelioma

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

sarcomatoid(English)asbestosis(English)leiomyosarcoma(English)esophageal cancer(English)myofibrosarcoma(English)leiomyomatosis(English)pneumoconiosis(English)pinealoma(English)seminoma(English)chrysotile(English)pleura(English)asbestos(English)

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