silicotics
/ˌsɪlɪˈkɑtɪks/
noun
- People who have silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust.
- The clinic offers free breathing tests for silicotics who worked in the stone-cutting industry.
- Many silicotics experience shortness of breath and a chronic cough.
- Support groups help silicotics manage their symptoms and share treatment advice.