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Black Lung (Noun)

Meaning

Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The miner was diagnosed with black lung disease after thirty years of working in the coal mines without proper protective gear.
  • Black lung disease is a serious health risk for many people who work in the coal mining industry.
  • He had always known the dangers of his job, but nothing had prepared him for the debilitating effects of black lung.
  • The organization is working to raise awareness about the dangers of black lung and to support those affected by the disease.
  • After years of denial, the company finally acknowledged the link between coal dust and black lung disease, and began to provide compensation to affected miners.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

  • Pneumoconiosis
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