Silicosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silicosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.
Meaning
(pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.
Example Sentences
Well, minin’ is a hazard in Hazard, Kentucky, and if you ain’t minin’ there, well, my friends, you’re awful lucky, ‘Cause if you don’t get silicosis, or pay that’s just atrocious, you’ll be screamin’ for a union that will care
Word Forms
- silicoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumoconiosis, siliconosis, coniosis, aluminosis, asbestosis, anthracosilicosis.
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