Thursday, 30 June 2016
12 Frequently Asked Questions about the Silent Killer Stalking Your Vicinity..
2. Where did the
term “Mesothelioma” come from?
The mesothelium is a membrane in the body that helps to
protect your system’s membranes. The mesothelium contains one layer that
protects the body’s organs, such as the heart and the lungs. Another layer
protects the areas surrounding the body’s organs.
Depending on its location in the body, the mesothelium
has different names associated with it. For example. the mesothelium that
protects the lungs and the area around the lungs is called the pleura, while
the mesothelium that protects the abdominal areas is called the peritoneum.
Mesothelioma is a term derived from the action that occurs when the mesothelium
breaks apart and damages tissues and organs. Cancerous cells usually form
afterwards. The pleura and the peritoneum are the most common areas in which
mesothelioma begins.
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