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Malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma A very rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure that occurs in the sac lining of the chest (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the lining of the heart (pericardial mesothelioma).
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Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Asbestos
A fibrous material used to make fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing and filters. Asbestos has been linked to a type of lung cancer.
Chest
The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains the lungs, the heart and part of the aorta. The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum.
Abdomen
The area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
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Malignancy
A tendency to worsen to a more serious illness or death. Commonly used to describe cancer.
Malignant
Cancerous; life-threatening.
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a sarcoma that usually begins in soft tissue. It usually appears as an enlarging, painful mass that can cause fracture due to destruction of the bone by a spreading tumor.
Malignant tumor
A mass of cancer cells that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body.
Malingering
Deliberate exaggeration of the symptoms of an illness or injury for gain. For example, pretending to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
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Microcyst
A tiny cyst, frequently of such dimensions that a magnifying lens or microscope is required for observation.
Microscopy
Investigation of minute objects by means of a microscope.
Moribund
Dying; at the point of death.
Mucocutaneous
Relating to mucous membrane and skin; denoting the line of junction of the two at the nasal, oral, vaginal, and anal orifices.
Mydriasis
Dilation of the pupil.
Malignant mesothelioma
Median
Middle number in a series of numbers (for example: median survival of 10 months means that for that specific group of patients the survival varied from probably 2 months to 30 months).
Mediastinoscopy
A tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone to look at the area between the lungs
Mesoderm
The middle layer of cells in an embryo, from which the muscular, skeletal, vascular, connective etc. tissues develop.
Mesothelial cells
Specialized cells forming a tissue called the mesothelium which lines the chest cavity, abdominal cavity, and the cavity around the heart. These cells also cover the outer surface of most internal organs.
Mesothelioma panel
National pathology reference panel for the diagnosis of mesothelioma which grades individual tumors according to the degree of diagnostic certainty.
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