asbestosis
[ as-be-stoh-sis, az- ]
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British Dictionary definitions for asbestosis
asbestosis
/ (ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs) /
noun
inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles
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Scientific definitions for asbestosis
asbestosis
[ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs ]
A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.
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