mesothelioma
noun/ˌmɛzoʊˌθiːliˈoʊmə/
Frequency rank: #16,592 most common English word
Meaning
A rare and aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, most commonly caused by asbestos exposure.
Example sentence
He was diagnosed with mesothelioma after decades of working in a factory that used asbestos.
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