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black lung disease

/blæk lʌŋ dɪˈziːz/

Traducción: Enfermedad pulmonar profesional crónica causada por la inhalación prolongada de polvo de carbón, que provoca inflamación, fibrosis y dificultad respiratoria. También se conoce como neumoconiosis de los mineros del carbón.

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/blæk lʌŋ dɪˈziːz/C1formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad pulmonar profesional crónica causada por la inhalación prolongada de polvo de carbón, que provoca inflamación, fibrosis y dificultad respiratoria. También se conoce como neumoconiosis de los mineros del carbón.

A chronic occupational lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of coal dust, leading to inflammation, fibrosis, and impaired breathing. Also known as coal workers' pneumoconiosis.

  1. Occupational lung diseaseC1formal

    A chronic lung condition caused by long-term inhalation of coal dust, leading to inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.

    esneumoconiosis del minero de carbón

    • Miners are at high risk of developing black lung disease after years of exposure to coal dust.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with black lung disease after reviewing his work history and X-rays.
    • Strict safety regulations have reduced the incidence of black lung disease in modern mines.