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silicosis Definition

sili·co·sis (sil′i kō′sis)

noun

a chronic disease of the lungs, characterized by diffuse fibrosis and caused by the continued inhalation of silica dust

Etymology: ModL: see silico- & -osis

silicosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The latter includes gender specific illnesses or health concerns, including silicosis and pregnancy.
  • cause: Many did not know that certain filtration media can cause the lung disease silicosis.
  • develop: China: Jewelry workers lung payouts fight Migrant workers employed in China's jewelry trade are developing deadly silicosis, campaigners have warned.

Modifies a noun

  • compensation: Silicosis compensation You could be entitled to silicosis compensation if you have been exposed to silica dust at work.

Noun used with modifier

  • disease: Many did not know that certain filtration media can cause the lung disease silicosis.