Silicosis (Noun)
Meaning
A lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Miners and construction workers are at high risk of developing silicosis due to frequent exposure to silica dust.
- The patient was diagnosed with silicosis after years of inhaling dust while working in a granite quarry.
- Wearing a mask and respirator can help reduce the risk of contracting silicosis in dusty environments.
- The new regulations aim to reduce the incidence of silicosis among workers by imposing stricter standards for dust control.
- Silicosis is often mistaken for other lung diseases, leading to delayed diagnoses and poor outcomes for patients.