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Anthracosis (Noun)

Meaning

Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Prolonged exposure to coal dust led to the development of anthracosis, a debilitating lung disease that affects many miners worldwide.
  • Miners suffering from anthracosis often experience shortness of breath and difficulty performing even light physical activities.
  • The patient's chest X-ray revealed evidence of anthracosis, a condition caused by years of inhaling coal dust in the mines.
  • Following a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed the retired miner with anthracosis, a progressive lung disease that would require ongoing treatment.
  • The mine operator was held accountable for failing to implement proper ventilation systems, which led to a spike in cases of anthracosis among its workers.

Synonyms

  • Coal Miner's Lung
  • Black Lung Disease
  • Black Lung

Hypernyms

  • Pneumonoconiosis
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