asbestosis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of asbestosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; see origin at asbestos, -osis
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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
People who lived and worked in Libby breathed in the microscopic needle-shaped asbestos fibers that can cause the lung cancer mesothelioma or lung scarring called asbestosis, the lawsuit argues.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
If inhaled, asbestos fibers can cause lung diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
There were 142 cases of asbestosis and 111 asbestosis deaths in 2021-2022 reported in the New South Wales Dust Diseases Register.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 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
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