asbestosis

[ as-be-stoh-sis, az- ]

/ ˌæs bɛˈstoʊ sɪs, ˌæz- /

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noun Pathology.

a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust.

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Origin of asbestosis

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

Words nearby asbestosis

asb., Asben, as best one can, asbestos, asbestos cement, asbestosis, as big as life, Asbjörnsen, ASBM, ASBO, Asbury

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British Dictionary definitions for asbestosis

asbestosis

/ (ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles

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Scientific definitions for asbestosis

asbestosis

[ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs ]

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