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silicosis

/ˌsɪl.ɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/

Traduction: Maladie pulmonaire professionnelle provoquée par l'inhalation prolongée de poussières de silice, de quartz ou de schiste, entraînant une inflammation et une fibrose (cicatrisation) du tissu pulmonaire.

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noun

/ˌsɪl.ɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/C1formalmedical
  • frMaladie pulmonaire professionnelle provoquée par l'inhalation prolongée de poussières de silice, de quartz ou de schiste, entraînant une inflammation et une fibrose (cicatrisation) du tissu pulmonaire.

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

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  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.

    frSilicose

    • 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.
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  • silicoses plural form
  • silicoses' possessive plural form
  • silicosis's possessive singular form