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Pneumoconiosis

PulmonologyImportant

An occupational lung disease caused by the chronic inhalation of mineral or metallic dust particles.

Korean

진폐증

광물성이나 금속성 먼지 입자의 만성 흡입으로 인해 발생하는 직업성 폐 질환.

French

Pneumoconiose

Maladie pulmonaire professionnelle causée par l'inhalation chronique de poussières minérales ou métalliques.

Word parts

  • pneum/oRoot(Greek) Lung, air
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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