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

Example Sentences

People who lived and worked in Libby breathed in the microscopic needle-shaped asbestos fibers that can cause the lung cancer mesothelioma or lung scarring called asbestosis, the lawsuit argues.

From Seattle Times

Extended exposure to asbestos - which was once widely used in construction materials - can lead to a form of cancer called mesothelioma or the chronic lung disease asbestosis.

From BBC

If inhaled, asbestos fibers can cause lung diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

From New York Times

Dr Gun said the effects of asbestos exposure are likely being underestimated unless lung cancer is considered alongside mesothelioma and asbestosis.

From Science Daily

Exposure has been associated with major health effects of the lungs, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.

From Seattle Times