Term Name:	malignant mesothelioma
Synonyms:	advanced malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related malignant mesothelioma, Diffuse malignant Mesothelioma, malignant tumor of Mesothelium
Definition:	A cell type cancer that has_material_basis_in mesothelial tissue that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:1790]   ( DOID:1790 )