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mesothelioma (meh-zuh-thee-lee-OH-muh)

 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.



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