English Explanatory Dictionary

silicosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

silicosis silicoses

Etymology

From Late Latin silica + -osis.

Synonyms

miner's disease

Derived words

anthracosilicosis silicotic
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