NCIt synonyms : Malignant Neoplasm of the Mesothelium; Malignant Tumor of the Mesothelium; Malignant Mesothelial Neoplasm;
NCIt related terms : Malignant Tumor of Mesothelium; MESOTHELIOMA, MALIGNANT; Malignant Mesothelial Tumor; Malignant Neoplasm of Mesothelium; Mesothelioma, unspecified;
NCIt definition : A malignant neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells, usually in the pleura or
peritoneum. It is associated with exposure to asbestos.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining
the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk
of developing malignant mesothelioma.; CDISC: A malignant neoplasm originating from mesothelial cells of the pleura or peritoneum.;