Asbestos-related diseases
Asbestos-related diseases are conditions that result from exposure to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals used in certain industrial products due to their heat resistance, fiber strength, and insulating properties.
Pronunciation
Asbestos-related diseases: /æsˈbɛstɒs rɪˈleɪtɪd dɪˈziːzɪz/
Etymology
The term "asbestos" is derived from the ancient Greek word "ἄσβεστος" meaning "unquenchable" or "inextinguishable". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise", meaning lack of ease.
- Asbestosis: A chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers, leading to scarring of lung tissue.
- Mesothelioma: A rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, chest cavity, or abdomen. It is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure.
- Lung Cancer: Asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer, especially in individuals who smoke.
- Pleural Thickening: This condition involves extensive scarring that thickens the pleura, the thin membrane that covers the lungs.
- Pleural Plaques: These are areas of thick, fibrous tissue that develop on the pleura's parietal layer.
Related Terms
- Asbestos: A group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals composed of thin, needle-like fibers.
- Pleura: The thin membrane that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs.
- Carcinogen: A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
- Occupational Health: The field of healthcare that focuses on the well-being of workers, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asbestos-related diseases
- Wikipedia's article - Asbestos-related diseases
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