Mesothelioma - Glossary
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Narcotic
- An opiate or other medication used to relieve pain; usually associated with stupor or drowsiness.
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Needle biopsy
- A diagnostic procedure in which a needle collects fluid or tissue.
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Negligence
- Failure to exercise reasonable care which results in property or physical damage.
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Neoplasm
- A new tumor or growth.
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Neuropathy
- A peripheral nerve malfunction caused by a variety of traumas, including disease, drugs, infection, injury or unsafe substances. Symptoms of neuropathy include tingling, swelling, weakness, pain, and numbness.
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Nodule
- A solid growth or lump.






