| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:1790 |
| PURL | http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_1790 Copy |
| Name | malignant mesothelioma |
| 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. http://cancergenome.nih.gov/cancersselected/Mesothelioma, http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?CdrID=44323, http://www.merriam-webster.com/medlineplus/mesothelioma, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma |
| Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2025_09_01:109378008 |
| Alternateids |
DOID:4487 DOID:6965 DOID:7434 |
| Subsets |
DO_cancer_slim NCIthesaurus |
| Synonyms |
advanced malignant mesothelioma [EXACT] asbestos-related malignant mesothelioma [EXACT] Diffuse malignant Mesothelioma [EXACT] malignant tumor of Mesothelium [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a cell type cancer |