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Mesothelioma And Asbestos Explained

mesothelioma and asbestos

What is asbestos? Asbestos basically refers to a set of 6 fibrous minerals that occur naturally. Asbestos has six primary sub-classifications: tremolite, chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite. But the most common asbestos include amosite and chrysotile. The asbestos fibers alter the proper function and properties of the secretory macrophages, …

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