mesothelioma

noun

me·​so·​the·​li·​o·​ma ˌme-zə-ˌthē-lē-ˈō-mə 

ˌmē-,

-sə-

plural mesotheliomas also mesotheliomata ˌme-zə-ˌthē-lē-ˈō-mə-tə 

ˌmē-,

-sə-

: a usually malignant tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (such as that lining the peritoneum or pleura)

Examples of mesothelioma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By the 1960s, medical research had linked asbestos exposure to fatal diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, a lung disease resulting from inhalation of asbestos particles. —Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024

The remaining personal injury cases are related to claims that the company’s talc products caused mesothelioma and will be resolved outside of this plan. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 July 2024

Some talc powder contains asbestos, which can cause cancers, such as mesothelioma and ovarian and lung cancers. —Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024

Numerous lawsuits filed by private plaintiffs in class actions highlighted allegations that the powder causes cancers, including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. —Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mesothelioma

noun

me·​so·​the·​li·​o·​ma ˌmez-ə-ˌthē-lē-ˈō-mə, ˌmēz-, ˌmēs-, ˌmes- 

plural mesotheliomas also mesotheliomata -mət-ə 

: a tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (as that lining the peritoneum or pleura)