mesothelioma
Pronunciation: [ˌmɛzoʊˌθɛliˈoʊmə]
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Context: “health”
(noun) a type of cancer that affects the lining around the lungs and other organs. It usually happens because someone was exposed to a substance called asbestos.
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The doctor told her that they were making progress in treating mesothelioma.
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He was devastated to learn that his friend was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
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What are the common symptoms of mesothelioma?
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