anthracosis
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an·thra·co·sis
(ăn′thrə-kō′sĭs)n.
See black lung.
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anthracosis
(ˌænθrəˈkəʊsɪs)n
(Pathology) a lung disease due to inhalation of coal dust. Informal name: coal miner's lung
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anthracosis
a disease of coal miners caused by the inhalation of coal dust.
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Noun | 1. | anthracosis - lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles |
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an·thra·co·sis
n. antracosis, condición pulmonar causada por la inhalación prolongada de polvo de carbón.
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anthracosis
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