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Glossary
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biopsy - The removal of a sample of tissue (to see if cancer cells are present, for example).1 chromosome - The part of a cell that contains genetic information.2 Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.2 DNA - DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the genetic “blueprint” found in each cell.3 DNA holds genetic information on cell growth, division, and function.3 gene - A piece of DNA that has information on hereditary traits such as hair color, eye color, and height.3 Genes can also reveal susceptibility to certain diseases.3 genome - The total DNA in a single cell, representing all of the genetic information of the organism.3 genomics - The study of genomes. malignant - Having the potential to invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body.4 mesothelioma - A rare form of cancer.5 Also the term used to describe a cancerous tumor that involves the mesothelial cells of an organ.5 microRNA (miRNA) - MicroRNAs are short strands of ribonucleic acid, or RNA.4 Like RNA, they carry messages that direct the body’s functions.6 They have been linked with cancer and development.6 pleural - Relating to the membrane that covers the outside of the lung.5
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