asbestosis

[ as-be-stoh-sis, az- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust.

asbestosis

/ ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles

asbestosis

/ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs /

1. A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asbestosis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; asbestos, -osis