pneumonoconiosis

Definitions of pneumonoconiosis
  1. noun
    chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles
    synonyms: pneumoconiosis
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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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