A benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) tumor affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos particles in the air increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
( MEH-zoh-THEE-lee-OH-muh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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