HealthAugust 17, 2026

silicosis

si-li-KO-sis

Definition

A chronic, irreversible lung disease caused by the long-term inhalation of crystalline silica dust, often found in industrial settings.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'silex' (flint or silica) combined with the Greek suffix '-osis' (denoting a diseased condition or process).

In the news

The article mentions silicosis as a serious occupational disease that can occur in dust-heavy industries like quarrying, emphasizing why periodic screening is essential for early detection.

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