coniosis
/ˌkoʊniˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- A disease of the lungs caused by inhaling dust, especially in certain occupations.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with coniosis due to his long career in construction.
- Miners are at risk of developing coniosis after years of breathing in coal dust.
- New safety regulations have helped reduce cases of coniosis among factory workers.