mesothelioma
Definitions
An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.
Equivalents
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Examples
“He died a few weeks later, his mesothelioma perhaps caused by the asbestos-lined ceiling he cracked open⟳ at 430 King's Road. [Malcom] McLaren had stood there regaling in the mess, while everybody else ran for safety.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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