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Noun: mesothelioma  ,me-su,thee-lee'ow-mu
  1. A form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs, abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust

Derived forms: mesotheliomas

Type of: carcinoma

Encyclopedia: Mesothelioma