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pneumonoconiosis

DEFINITIONS OF: pneumonoconiosis

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n chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles

Synonyms:
pneumoconiosis
Types:
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anthracosis, black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lung
lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
asbestosis
lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
siderosis
fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers
silicosis
a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
Type of:
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
a disease affecting the respiratory system
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