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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Over many years - usually decades - they can cause scarring which leads to a serious lung condition known as asbestosis, or, in some cases, an aggressive form of lung-cancer named mesothelioma.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 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
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
Grace for 18 months in 1968 and 1969 and was diagnosed with asbestosis in 2002.
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022
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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