English Explanatory Dictionary

asbestosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.

Pronunciation

/ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Ashby-de-la-pooch-asbestosis.wav /ˌæs.bɛsˈtoʊ.sɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-asbestosis.wav

Word forms

asbestosis asbestoses

Etymology

From asbestos + -osis.

Related words

mesothelioma pneumoconiosis
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