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mesothelioma

mes·o·the·li·o·ma [ mèssə theelee ṓmə ] (plural mes·o·the·li·o·mas or mes·o·the·li·o·ma·ta [ mèssə theelee ṓmətə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
tumor of body cavity lining: a benign or malignant tumor of the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. The malignant form is often the result of exposure to asbestos and may take more than 30 years to develop.

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