silicosis
/ˌsɪlɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun
- A serious lung disease caused by breathing in dust that contains silica, often found in mining, construction, or stonework.
- Miners who worked without masks often developed silicosis after many years.
- Doctors diagnosed him with silicosis after he spent decades cutting stone.
- New safety regulations have helped reduce cases of silicosis in the construction industry.