anthracosilicosis
noun
an·thra·co·sil·i·co·sis
ˌan(t)-thrə-(ˌ)kō-ˌsil-ə-ˈkō-səs
variants
also anthrasilicosis
plural anthracosilicoses
-ˌsēz
: massive fibrosis of the lungs resulting from inhalation of carbon and quartz dusts and marked by shortness of breath
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“Anthracosilicosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthracosilicosis. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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