mesothelioma
/ˌmɛzəˌθiːliˈoʊmə/
noun
- A rare and serious type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, often caused by exposure to asbestos.
- Many workers who were exposed to asbestos decades later developed mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma is difficult to treat because it is often diagnosed at a late stage.
- The doctor explained that mesothelioma can affect the lining of the lungs or abdomen.