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silicosis
[ sil-i-koh-sis ]
noun
, Pathology.
- a disease of the lungs caused by the inhaling of siliceous particles, as by stonecutters.
silicosis
/ ˌsɪlɪˈkəʊsɪs /
noun
- pathol a form of pneumoconiosis caused by breathing in tiny particles of silica, quartz, or slate, and characterized by shortness of breath and fibrotic changes in the tissues of the lungs
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Other Words From
- sil·i·cot·ic [sil-i-, kot, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of silicosis1
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Example Sentences
Jagged ash particles irritate the lungs and over the long term can lead to a disease known as silicosis.
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