1. Plural of mesothelioma; malignant tumors arising from the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue covering most internal organs, typically caused by asbestos exposure.
Usage: medical/technical term; plural form

Examples

• Workers exposed to asbestos dust developed mesotheliomata years after their initial contact.
• The study examined mesotheliomata cases in shipyard employees from the 1960s and 1970s.
• Mesotheliomata are aggressive cancers that are difficult to treat once diagnosed.
• Occupational safety regulations were strengthened after the rise in mesotheliomata among construction workers.
• Patients with mesotheliomata often face poor prognoses due to late-stage diagnosis.