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Asbestosis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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

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n. A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.

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n. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles

Word Usage

"Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure to asbestos in humans can lead to a lung disease termed asbestosis, which is a diffuse fibrous scarring of the lungs."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

pneumonoconiosis pneumoconiosis

Cross Reference

mesothelioma pneumoconiosis

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

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