asbestosis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of asbestosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; see origin at asbestos, -osis
Example Sentences
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Long-term, high-level exposure is needed to cause asbestosis and long-term, low-level inhalation exposure may cause lung disorders, such as asbestos-related cancer - mesothelioma.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025
Dr Gun said the effects of asbestos exposure are likely being underestimated unless lung cancer is considered alongside mesothelioma and asbestosis.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2023
Exposure has been associated with major health effects of the lungs, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2023
The body cannot break down these fibers once they are stuck, which is why exposure to asbestos can cause serious health issues including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, the university states.
From Fox News ● Oct. 18, 2019
The son of Southern parents, Guy Hughes Carawan Jr. was born on July 28, 1927, in Santa Monica, Calif. His mother was a poet, his father an asbestos contractor who later died of asbestosis.
From New York Times ● May 7, 2015
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