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mesothelioma [‚me·zō‚thē·lē′ō·mə] (medicine) A primary benign or malignant tumor composed of cells resembling the mesothelium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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