anthracosilicosis

[ an-thruh-koh-sil-i-koh-sis ]

nounPathology.
  1. a form of pneumoconiosis occurring in miners, caused by the inhalation of coal and siliceous particles.

Origin of anthracosilicosis

1
From New Latin; see origin at anthraco-, silicosis
  • Also an·thra·sil·i·co·sis [an-thruh-sil-i-koh-sis]. /ˌæn θrəˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs/.

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