silicosis

IPA: sˈɪɫʌkʌsʌs

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

Examples of "silicosis" in Sentences

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.