anthracosis

[ an-thruh-koh-sis ]
/ ˌæn θrəˈkoʊ sɪs /
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noun Pathology.

the deposition of coal dust in the lungs; asymptomatic pneumoconiosis.
black lung.

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Origin of anthracosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at anthrac-, -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM anthracosis

an·thra·cot·ic [an-thruh-kot-ik] /ˌæn θrəˈkɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby anthracosis

anthracite, anthracnose, anthraco-, anthracoid, anthracosilicosis, anthracosis, anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye, anthrax
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Words related to anthracosis

pneumoconiosis

British Dictionary definitions for anthracosis

anthracosis
/ (ˌænθrəˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

a lung disease due to inhalation of coal dustInformal name: coal miner's lung
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Medical definitions for anthracosis

anthracosis
[ ăn′thrə-kō′sĭs ]

n.

Accumulation of carbon in the lungs from inhaled smoke or coal dust.miner's lung
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