sil·i·co·sis (s l -k  ss)n. A disease of the lungs caused by continued inhalation of the dust of siliceous minerals and characterized by progressive fibrosis and a chronic shortness of breath. sil i·cotic (-k tk) adj. |
silicosis [ˌsɪlɪˈkəʊsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol a form of pneumoconiosis caused by breathing in tiny particles of silica, quartz, or slate, and characterized by shortness of breath and fibrotic changes in the tissues of the lungs
silicosis
a disease of the lungs caused by prolonged inhalation of silica dust, an occupational disease of quarry-workers.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | silicosis - a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles |
Translations
silicosis
n (Med) → Staublunge f, → Silikose f (spec)
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