noun
- a rare form of cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers most internal organs, most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos
Usage: medical
Examples
- The factory worker was diagnosed with mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure.
- Mesothelioma typically affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen.
- Early detection of mesothelioma is crucial for treatment options.
- The law firm specializes in cases involving mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.
- Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until decades after exposure.
- Research continues into new treatments for mesothelioma patients.