Mesothelioma

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛsəˌθiːliˈoʊmə/

Definitions of mesothelioma

noun a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium), most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos

Example Sentences

A1 Mesothelioma is a type of cancer.

A2 Symptoms of mesothelioma may include chest pain and shortness of breath.

B1 Treatment options for mesothelioma include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

B2 Exposure to asbestos is a major risk factor for developing mesothelioma.

C1 Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs.

C2 Research is ongoing to find more effective treatments for mesothelioma.

Examples of mesothelioma in a Sentence

formal Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs or abdomen.

informal My uncle was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working in construction for many years.

slang I heard that asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, that's some scary stuff.

figurative Dealing with that toxic relationship was like having mesothelioma, it slowly ate away at me.

Grammatical Forms of mesothelioma

• plural: mesotheliomas
• comparative: more mesothelioma
• superlative: most mesothelioma
• present tense: mesothelioma
• future tense: will mesothelioma
• perfect tense: have mesothelioma
• continuous tense: is mesothelioma
• singular: mesothelioma
• positive degree: mesothelioma
• infinitive: to mesothelioma
• gerund: mesotheliomaing
• participle: mesotheliomaed

Origin and Evolution of mesothelioma

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mesothelioma' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'meso' meaning middle or intermediate, and 'thelio' meaning nipple, referring to the location of the cancerous growths.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical literature to describe a specific type of cancer affecting the mesothelium, the word 'mesothelioma' has become more widely known in recent years due to its association with asbestos exposure.