December 11, 2010

The Defintion of Meso

Today, we are learning about the meaning of the word "meso" today. This word has many definitions.

First, it may refer to the prefix meso- which means the middle or something intermediate.

In the world of medicine, it can also refer to Mesothelioma, a form of cancer due to asbestos.

Next, it can refer to the meso compound, which is a term in the world of chemistry

Also, it can be used as a nick name for Mesopotamia - the old name of Iraq, and what many historians consider the location of the first major river civilization

And lastly, in the world of the non-English speaking countries, Meso can also mean "meat" in the country of Serbia.

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