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Page 3669 1 And Dr. Battifora and Dr. McCaughey both 2 qualify as nationally known experts in the field of 3 tumors of the serosal membranes, which is mostly 4 mesothelioma. 5 Q Now, this was published in 1995 and 6 submitted in '94 for publication; is that correct? 7 A That is correct. 8 Q I am just going to show it. Chapter 4 deals 9 with the subject of diffuse malignant mesothelioma? 10 A That is correct. 11 Q Is that the disease which you found Mr. Wood 12 developed and died of based on your review of his 13 pathology specimens? 14 A Absolutely. 15 Q Now, they discuss in here in this article 16 submitted in 1994 and published in 1995 what they 17 believe to be the background incidence of mesothelioma 18 not related to asbestos exposure; is that right? 19 A That is correct. 20 Q What does that mean, the background level of 21 mesothelioma in the population not related to asbestos