Review of Mesothelioma, and Definitions of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma: Malignant spreading tumour of the
mesothelium of the pleura, pericardium, or peritoneum, arising
as a result of the presence of asbestos fibres. It is diagnostic
of exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma: A form of chest and abdomen cancer
that is caused by asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma: invariably fatal malignant tumour
of the inner lining of the chest wall produced by exposure to
asbestos
Mesothelioma: Malignant tumor of the mesothelium,
usually of the lung, generally caused by exposure to asbestos
fibers.
Mesothelioma: A deadly cancer of the lung and
stomach linings linked in the United States exclusively to asbestos
exposure.
Mesothelioma: A relatively rare form of cancer
which develops in the lining of the pleura or peritoneum with
no known cure.
Mesothelioma: A type of lung cancer that is closely
associated with a history of asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma: Type of cancer associated with exposure
to asbestos
Mesothelioma: a rare form of carcinoma of the
mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated
with exposure to asbestos dust
