bagassosis
/ˌbæɡəˈsoʊsɪs/
noun
- A lung disease caused by inhaling dust from dried bagasse, common among workers in sugar mills.
- The factory installed better ventilation to prevent bagassosis among its employees.
- Workers in sugar refineries are at risk of developing bagassosis if they don't wear protective masks.
- Bagassosis causes coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.