A rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one’s risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
( muh-LIG-nunt MEH-zoh-THEE-lee-OH-muh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Search the Glossary of Medical Terms
Newsletter
Sign up for the QuackTrack.org newsletter below!