Definitions for mesothelioma
ˌmɛz əˌθi liˈoʊ mə, ˌmɛs-, ˈmi zə-, -sə-; -mə təmesothe·lioma

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1. mesotheliomanoun

   a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust

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1. mesotheliomanoun

   An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.

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1. mesothelioma

   Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs and the abdomen. The disease is mainly caused by exposure to asbestos, a material formerly widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and other industries. Mesothelioma can take many years, usually decades, to develop after the asbestos exposure. Symptoms typically include chest pain, shortness of breath, and general fatigue. Currently, there is no cure for mesothelioma but treatments are available to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

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1. Mesothelioma

   Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from cells of the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body. Mesothelioma is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. The most common anatomical site for mesothelioma is the pleura, but it can also arise in the peritoneum, the pericardium, or the tunica vaginalis. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked in jobs where they inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers, or were exposed to airborne asbestos dust and fibers in other ways. It has also been suggested that washing clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos increases their risk for developing mesothelioma. Unlike lung cancer, there seems to be no association between mesothelioma and tobacco smoking, but smoking greatly increases the risk of other asbestos-induced cancers. Some people who were exposed to asbestos have collected damages for asbestos-related disease, including mesothelioma. Compensation via asbestos funds or class action lawsuits is an important issue in law practices regarding mesothelioma.

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1. Mesothelioma

   A tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium). It appears as broad sheets of cells, with some regions containing spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and other regions showing adenomatous patterns. Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mesothelioma in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mesothelioma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of mesothelioma in a Sentence

1. Hedy Kindler:

   This is what we call a gene-environment interaction, you still need the asbestos exposure, but the genetic predisposition can make you more likely to develop mesothelioma with a lower level of asbestos exposure.

2. Jacek Mazurek:

   Unfortunately, proven approaches do not currently exist to improve outcomes through early detection of malignant mesothelioma.

3. Hedy Kindler:

   It can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years from exposure to the development of mesothelioma, you can be exposed at small levels for a long period or high levels for a brief period.

4. Jason Itkin:

   This sham deal does not even pay for most victims’ medical bills, medical costs alone can range from $140,000 to more than $1.4 million per victim for ovarian cancer cases. The costs for mesothelioma are even higher.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mesothelioma
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mesothelioma