asbestosis

American

[as-be-stoh-sis, az-] / ˌæs bɛˈstoʊ sɪs, ˌæz- /

noun

Pathology.

a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust.

asbestosis British

/ ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles

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asbestosis Scientific

/ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs /

A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.

Etymology

Origin of asbestosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; see origin at asbestos, -osis

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