Definition of Mesothelioma

1. Noun. A form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust.

Generic synonyms: Carcinoma

Definition of Mesothelioma

1. [n -MATA or -MAS]

Medical Definition of Mesothelioma

1. Malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of lung, caused by exposure to asbestos fibres, particularly those of crocidolite, the fibres of which are thin and straight and penetrate to the deep layers of the lung. Because of their shape, the fibres puncture the macrophage phagosome and are released, leading to a chronic inflammatory state that is thought to contribute to development of the tumour. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mesothelioma

mesosternum
mesosyphilis
mesosystolic
mesotarsal
mesotartaric
mesotendineum
mesotendon
mesotheca
mesothelia
mesothelia
mesothelial
mesothelial
mesothelial cell
mesothelial hyloma
mesothelioma (current term)
mesothelioma (current term)
mesotheliomas
mesotheliomata
mesothelium
mesothelium
mesothoraces
mesothoracic
mesothoracic
mesothorax
mesothorax
mesothoraxes
mesothorium
mesotocin
mesotrochal
mesotron

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