asbestosis

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(as′bes tō′sis, az′-)

noun

a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling asbestos particles

Origin: ModL: see asbestos & -osis

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noun
A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.

Origin:

Origin: asbest(os)

Origin: + -osis

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Related Forms:

  • asˌbes·totˈic (-tŏtˈĭk) adjective

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