anthracosilicosis

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

/ ˌæn θrə koʊˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

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

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Also an·thra·sil·i·co·sis

[an-thruh-sil-i-koh-sis]. /ˌæn θrəˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs/.

Origin of anthracosilicosis

From New Latin; see origin at anthraco-, silicosis

Words nearby anthracosilicosis

anthracene, anthracite, anthracnose, anthraco-, anthracoid, anthracosilicosis, anthracosis, anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye