The Mesothelioma SOS Glossary - S

Serpentine (Chrysotile)
One of the two groups of minerals which help to form asbestos. This is the most abundant variety of asbestos.

Side Effects
The effects of a treatment or drug other than those desired.

Stress
Mental or physical tension that results from physical, emotional, or chemical causes.

Surgery
Surgical procedure usually involving the removal or replacement of a diseased organ or tissue.

Symptom
Characteristic sign or indication of the existence of a disease or illness.

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