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Adenocarcinoma
Definition:
Adenocarcinoma of the lung is a type of lung cancer. Like other cancers, adenocarcinoma is the growth of abnormal cells. These cancerous cells multiply out of control, and form a tumor. As the tumor grows, it destroys parts of the lung. Eventually, the tumor's abnormal cells can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, including the brain.
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
Definition:
An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) allowable exposure level in workplace air averaged over an 8-hour shift of a 40 hour workweek.
Anthophyllite
Definition:
A type of asbestos in the amphibole group; it is also known as azbolen asbestos.
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