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silicosis

/ˌsɪl.ɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌsɪl.ɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruЗаболевание легких, вызванное вдыханием частиц кремнезема, кварца или сланца, приводящее к воспалению и рубцеванию легочной ткани.

A lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica, quartz, or slate, leading to inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.

uncountable

  1. Lung disease from silicaC1formalmedical

    A serious lung disease caused by breathing in tiny particles of silica, quartz, or slate dust over a long period.

    ruСиликоз

    • Miners are at high risk of developing silicosis due to constant dust exposure.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with chronic silicosis after years of working in a quarry.
    • Preventive measures like masks can reduce the risk of silicosis.
Forms
  • silicoses plural form
  • silicoses' possessive plural form
  • silicosis's possessive singular form