anthracosis

/ænθrækɒˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of coal dust, typically affecting miners.

“The miner’s doctor diagnosed him with anthracosis after years of working in the coal mine.”

Synonyms

  • black lung disease
  • coal dust disease

Antonyms

  • lung wellness
  • pulmonary health