mesothelioma

noun me·so·the·li·o·ma \ ˌme-zə-ˌthē-lē-ˈō-mə , ˌmē- , -sə- \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of mesothelioma

plural mesotheliomas also mesotheliomata play \-mə-tə\

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

Recent Examples of mesothelioma from the Web

He was diagnosed in 2016 with mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart as the result of asbestos fibers.

— dave schatz, (east brunswick, USA TODAY, "Johnson & Johnson hit with $37M verdict in asbestos-related cancer lawsuit," 6 Apr. 2018
The problem is,mesothelioma and other diseases caused from exposure to asbestos can take decades to present itself, sometimes as many as 50 years, according to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

— sarah bowman, Indianapolis Star, "'Tragic consequences': new bill could rob asbestos disease victims of rights to seek justice," 25 Feb. 2018
The agency says asbestos can cause mesothelioma, which affects 2,000-3,000 people each year.

— lauren castle, azcentral, "What to remember to prevent poisonings, and who to call if you need help," 20 Mar. 2018
Fortunately, there are a number of avenues available to explore for those seeking compensation, and a skilled mesothelioma attorney can guide you through them.

— newsweek legal insight, Newsweek, "Premier Law Firms 2018," 14 Mar. 2018
Inhaling or ingesting any form of asbestos can lead to serious health conditions, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Claire's will reportedly file for bankruptcy; new test finds asbestos in makeup," 13 Mar. 2018
For the right to seek justice for the mesothelioma cancer that, just hours after Loa posed her question, claimed Larry's life at 79 years old.

— sarah bowman, Indianapolis Star, "'Tragic consequences': new bill could rob asbestos disease victims of rights to seek justice," 25 Feb. 2018
Shortly before their union, Alexis was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of cancer often affecting the lungs.

— andrew dansby, Houston Chronicle, "This is the story of The Hates. And it's a love story.," 31 Jan. 2018
In a second experiment, researchers innoculated mice with the iPSC vaccine and then injected them with mesothelioma cells, a form of lung cancer.

— melissa healy, latimes.com, "In mice, a single vaccine prompts the immune system to fight breast, lung and skin cancers," 15 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mesothelioma

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First Known Use: circa 1899

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mesothelioma

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

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plural mesotheliomas also mesotheliomata play \-mət-ə\

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

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