malignant mesothelioma
nounUK /məˈlɪɡ.nənt ˌmes.ə.θi.liˈəʊ.mə/
US /məˈlɪɡ.nənt ˌmez.əˌθi.liˈoʊ.mə/
A serious kind of cancer that grows in the thin lining around the lungs or belly.
The doctor explained that malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer often linked to asbestos exposure.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rare cancer of the peritoneum, the tissue lining the abdomen.
Peritoneal malignant mesothelioma can cause abdominal swelling and pain.
3. A cancer affecting the tunica vaginalis around the testicles.
Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is extremely uncommon.
4. A malignant tumor of the pericardium, the sac around the heart.
Pericardial malignant mesothelioma may lead to fluid buildup around the heart.