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mesothelioma definition

Pleural Thickening and Mesothelioma

Pleural thickening is the term used to apply scars "diffuse" (generalized) along the lining (pleura) of the lungs. When pleural scarring (pleural fibrosis) is focused on one site, it is called a pleural plaque. While pleural thickening is…

ILD – Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a disease in which scar tissue forms in the interstitium occurs, the interstitial space between the air bags of the lungs (alveoli). The ILD is also known as interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary…

How to Define Mesothelioma

To define mesothelioma is becoming a daunting task for most people who are not medically inclined. However, there are very simple and complex definitions available online and offline. I will take you through some of the definitions…

The Mesothelioma Story

The Mesothelioma Story began in early 1900. The history of mesothelioma, as discovered in other serious diseases, is a combination of science, politics, medical research and development. Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that affects the…

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