Chalicosis

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or bronchioles, found chiefly among stonecutters. uncountable

Synonyms

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asthmablack lungbronchitiscoldcroupemphysema

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χάλιξ (khálix, “gravel”), + -osis.

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