Mesothelioma - Glossary
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Vermiculite
- A mineral used in insulation. Some vermiculite is contaminated with asbestos.
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- A surgical technique in which a fiber-optic camera (thorascope) is inserted in the chest. This technique often results in a mesothelioma diagnosis, leading to an upswing in diagnoses in recent years.
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Visceral pleura
- The inner lining of the pleural cavity; a portion of the pleura covering the lungs' external surfaces.






