Asbestos Lexicon: Quick Definitions of Legal, Medical, and Scientific Terms
Welcome to the Asbestos Lexicon
Your trusted reference for understanding the complex language of asbestos—across legal, medical, and industrial domains.
Asbestos has shaped the lives of workers, families, and entire industries. Along the way, it has left behind a trail of technical and legal terminology that can be confusing or overwhelming. The Asbestos Lexicon is here to change that.
Whether you're a patient or family member seeking clarity, a healthcare provider navigating diagnoses, or a legal professional exploring accountability, this lexicon offers straightforward, accessible definitions grounded in real-world relevance.
What You’ll Find in the Lexicon:
Legal Terms
Demystify concepts like asbestos trust claims, mass tort litigation, statutes of limitations, and compensation frameworks.Medical Terms
Understand diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, diagnostic tools like PFTs and B-reads, and relevant anatomy and pathology.Industrial Terms
Explore how asbestos was used across sectors like shipbuilding, construction, and manufacturing—and how those uses exposed generations of workers and families.
Clear. Accurate. Accessible.
The Asbestos Lexicon is here to help you make sense of a hazardous material that changed history—and continues to shape lives today.