Cause of Pleural Plaque. Unlike pleural thickening, pleural plaques rarely form for reasons other than asbestos exposure, though some researchers believe inhalation of erionite fibers may lead to the formation of pleural plaques in some cases. (Erionite may be a cause of mesothelioma as well.
Affect and effect are different in meaning, though frequently confused. Affect is chiefly used as a verb and its main meaning is âto influence or make a difference toâ, as in the following example sentences: The pay increase will greatly affect their lifestyle. The dampness began to affect my health.
Princeton's WordNet(4.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition: 1  affect(verb) the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion. 2  affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch(verb) have an effect upon. 3  affect(verb) act physically on; have an effect upon. 4  involve, affect, regard(verb) connect closely and often incriminatingly.