Malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma
Definition
A malignant neoplasm of the pleura or peritoneum, arising from mesothelial cells. It is associated with exposure to asbestos.
Also known as malignant mesothelial tumor, malignant mesothelial tumour, malignant mesothelioma, malignant mesothelioma (disease), malignant neoplasm of mesothelium, malignant neoplasm of the mesothelium, malignant tumor of mesothelium, malignant tumor of the mesothelium, malignant tumour of mesothelium, malignant tumour of the mesothelium, mesothelioma, malignant, mesothelioma, somatic — per MONDO