silicosis

IPA: sˈɪɫʌkʌsʌs

(pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.

Examples of "silicosis" in Sentences

This is the most common type of silicosis.
Silicosis is an irreversible condition with no cure.
Silicosis is a progressive disease affecting the lung.
But there should be a reference to the silicosis scandal.
There are three key elements to the diagnosis of silicosis.
Also, the examination findings are no specific for silicosis.
It does not appear to be related to the Pathology of Silicosis.
If it is a subtype of silicosis if should be discussed on that page.
A condition meeting the word's definition is normally called silicosis.
Enlargement of the hilum is common with chronic and accelerated silicosis.
This disease, known as silicosis or "mal de mines", is the most common occupational disease in mining.
"Inhaling silica into your respiratory system can lead to a deadly, chronic lung disease called silicosis that can damage the lungs and heart," Alvarez said.
An example is the enlargement and, at times, failure of the right ventricle which may appear in certain chronic pulmonary diseases, among them silicosis, which is a threat in certain occupations, and emphysema.
Fortunately wafer production does not require large amounts of silicon, which is good because exposure to silicon in mines or factories at greater levels can lead to respiratory problems and an incurable lung disease known as silicosis.