- mesothelioma
- meso·the·li·o·ma
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mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma — Classification and external resources Left sided mesothelioma with mediastinal node enlargement : CT scan. ICD 10 C … Wikipedia
mesothelioma — [mes΄ō thē΄lē ō′mə] n. [< MESOTHELIUM + OMA] a tumor of the mesothelium, often malignant and thought to be caused most commonly by the inhalation of asbestos particles … English World dictionary
Mesothelioma — A malignant tumor of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the thin lining on the surface of the body cavities and the organs that are contained within them. Most mesotheliomas begin as one or more nodules that progressively grow to form a solid… … Medical dictionary
mesothelioma — n. a tumour of the pleura, peritoneum, or pericardium. The occurrence of pleural mesothelioma is often due to exposure to asbestos dust (see asbestosis), and workers in the asbestos industry who develop such tumours are entitled to industrial… … The new mediacal dictionary
mesothelioma — A benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos particles in the air increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma … English dictionary of cancer terms
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation — Logo Motto Believe in a cure Formation 1999 Type NPO … Wikipedia
mesothelioma of testis — mesothelioma of tunica vaginalis a malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis, usually first manifesting as a hydrocele; sometimes it is metastatic from the lungs, but not all cases have been linked to asbestos exposure. It often… … Medical dictionary
mesothelioma — noun (plural mas; also mesotheliomata) Etymology: New Latin Date: circa 1899 a usually malignant tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (as that lining the peritoneum or pleura) … New Collegiate Dictionary
mesothelioma — Malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of lung; frequently 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… … Dictionary of molecular biology
mesothelioma — /mez euh thee lee oh meuh, mes , mee zeuh , seuh /, n., pl. mesotheliomas, mesotheliomata / meuh teuh/. Pathol. a malignant tumor of the covering of the lung or the lining of the pleural and abdominal cavities, often associated with exposure to… … Universalium
mesothelioma — noun An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos … Wiktionary
