Bagassosis (Noun)
Meaning
Alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Bagassosis is a severe form of alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse, a major byproduct of sugarcane processing.
- Prolonged exposure to sugarcane dust led to the development of bagassosis in many workers in the sugar industry.
- In tropical countries with large sugarcane plantations, bagassosis has become a significant occupational health concern.
- Medical professionals often diagnose bagassosis in patients who have a history of working with bagasse or inhaling sugarcane dust.
- The symptoms of bagassosis include shortness of breath, chest pain, and chronic cough, often mimicking those of other lung diseases.