anthracosis

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anthracosis
n. illness caused by the inhalation of coal dust


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Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
Black lung disease, also known as coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), is caused by long exposure to coal dust. It is a common affliction of coal miners and others who work with coal, similar to both silicosis from inhaling silica dust, and to the long term effects of tobacco smoking. Inhaled coal dust progressively builds up in the lungs and is unable to be removed by the body, leading to inflammationfibrosis, and in the worst case necrosis.
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Anthracosis
Anthracosis /an·thra·co·sis/ pneumoconiosis, usually asymptomatic, due to deposition of anthracite coal dust in the lungs. an·thra·co·sis n. [more]Anthracosis - Community and Resources

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anthracosis
Noun
1. lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
(synonym) black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lung
(hypernym) pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis


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anthracosis
noun
lung disease caused by breathing coal dust


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