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mesothelioma

Noun CEFR C1
ˌmɛsoʊˌθiliˈoʊmə

Definitions

An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolmesotelioma
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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
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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