pneumoconiosis

Definition

A chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, typically mineral or metallic particles, often resulting in inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.

Etymology

Derived from Greek 'pneumōn' (lung) and 'konis' (dust), plus the suffix '-osis' indicating a diseased or abnormal condition.

In the news

The author lists pneumoconiosis as a serious, irreversible condition resulting from long-term exposure to industrial dust, highlighting the necessity of periodic risk-specific screening to detect such diseases early.

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