asbestosis
/ˌæsbɛˈstoʊsɪs/
noun
- A serious lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, leading to scarring of lung tissue and difficulty breathing.
- Unlike some lung diseases, asbestosis usually develops slowly over 20 to 30 years.
- Many retired shipyard workers suffer from asbestosis due to years of exposure.
- Doctors diagnosed him with asbestosis after he complained of a persistent cough and shortness of breath.