주로 석면 노출에 의해 발생하며, 흉막이나 복막 등 내부 장기를 감싸는 중피 세포에서 발생하는 악성 종양.
A type of cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs, most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos.
예문:
"The patient was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma after years of working in a shipyard."
"Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by inhaling asbestos fibers."
"Early detection of mesothelioma remains a significant challenge for medical professionals."