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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
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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-tōsĭs ]

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