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| Asbestos | |
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| Term | Asbestos |
| Short definition | Asbestos (as-BES-tus) A group of minerals that take the form of tiny fibers. Asbestos has been used as insulation against heat and fire in buildings. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Asbestos - (pronounced) (as-BES-tus) A group of minerals that take the form of tiny fibers. Asbestos has been used as insulation against heat and fire in buildings. Loose asbestos fibers that are breathed into the lungs can cause several serious diseases, including lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the lungs, chest, or abdomen). Ingested asbestos can cause gastrointestinal cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asbestos
- Wikipedia's article - Asbestos
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