Calcicosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calcicosis is a noun meaning Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of limestone dust.
Meaning
Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of limestone dust.
Example Sentences
Marble cutters formerly developed calcicosis, which health hazard is now much reduced by suction devices for the removal of dust at its source.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalicosis, silicosiderosis, siderosis, broncholith, calciocarbonatite, pleurolith.
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