Pneumonoconiosis (Noun)
Meaning
Chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to pneumonoconiosis, a debilitating chronic respiratory disease.
- The miner's years of working in the coal mine without proper protective gear eventually resulted in pneumonoconiosis.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with pneumonoconiosis after a series of tests revealed scarring in the lungs from inhaling silica particles.
- Pneumonoconiosis is a serious occupational hazard for people working in industries that involve drilling or cutting through stone or metal.
- The patient's pneumonoconiosis was so severe that it required a lung transplant to improve his quality of life.