neumoconiosis

Definitions of neumoconiosis
  1. noun
    chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles
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    types:
    antracosis
    lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
    asbestosis
    lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
    silicosis
    a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
    type of:
    enfermedad respiratoria
    a disease affecting the respiratory system
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