Malignant mesothelioma is a life-threatening type of cancer commonly caused by exposure to asbestos.
恶性间皮瘤是一种致命的癌症，它通常是由于长期接触石棉而造成的。
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Asbestosexposure is also responsible for other diseases, such as asbestosis (fibrosis of the lungs), pleural plaques, thickening and effusions.
接触石棉也能引起其他疾病，如石棉肺(肺纤维化)、胸膜斑、胸膜增厚和胸腔积液。
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While asbestosexposure is a causative factor for both disorders, it is the only known cause of mesothelioma while lung cancer can be caused by other agents-including cigarette smoking.