Noun: mesothelioma ,me-su,thee-lee'ow-mu
- A form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs, abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
"Many shipyard workers developed mesothelioma decades after asbestos exposure"
Derived forms: mesotheliomas
Type of: carcinoma
Encyclopedia: Mesothelioma