anthracosilicosis
[ an-thruh-koh-sil-i-koh-sis ]
nounPathology.
a form of pneumoconiosis occurring in miners, caused by the inhalation of coal and siliceous particles.
Origin of anthracosilicosis
1- Also an·thra·sil·i·co·sis [an-thruh-sil-i-koh-sis]. /ˌæn θrəˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs/.
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