Meaning anthracosis
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anthracosis


Form of pneumoconiosis caused by accumulation of anthracite carbon deposits in the lungs due to inhalation of smoke or coal dust.
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anthracosis


(n) lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
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anthracosis


A diffuse parenchymal Lung Disease caused by accumulation of inhaled Carbon or Coal Dust. The Disease can progress from asymptomatic anthracosis to massive Lung Fibrosis. This Lung lesion usually occu [..]
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anthracosis


Pneumonoconiosis from accumulation of carbon from inhaled smoke or coal dust in the lungs. See: pneumomelanosis. Synonyms: collier's lung, melanedema, miner's lung. Origin: anthraco-+ G. -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000)
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