Adenocarcinoma
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.

Risk Ratio
The ratio of the risk among persons with specific risk factors compared to the risk among persons without risk factors. A risk ratio greater than 1 indicates greater risk of disease in the exposed group compared to the unexposed.

ACTS
Asbestos Contractor Tracking System - Asbestos Demolition/ Renovation, and Asbestos Contractor Tracking System in some states is an EPA system

Crocidolite
A type of asbestos in the amphibole group; it is also known as blue asbestos.

Actinolite
One of the six types of asbestos.

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).
Any material or product that contains more than one percent asbestos.

Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity.

Amosite
A type of asbestos in the amphibole group; it is also known as brown asbestos.

Crocidolite asbestos
One of the six types of asbestos. Crocidolite or "blue asbestos," is found in specialized high temperature applications.

Suspect material
Building material suspected of containing asbestos, e.g., surfacing material, floor tile, ceiling tile, thermal system insulation, and miscellaneous other materials.