asbestosis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From asbestos + -osis

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ SAMPA: /"{s.bEs%t@U.sIs/

[edit] Noun

asbestosis (plural asbestoses)

1. (pathology) A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.

[edit] See also

• mesothelioma
• pneumoconiosis