anthracosilicosis

[ an-thruh-koh-sil-i-koh-sis ]
/ ˌæn θrə koʊˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

a form of pneumoconiosis occurring in miners, caused by the inhalation of coal and siliceous particles.
Also an·thra·sil·i·co·sis [an-thruh-sil-i-koh-sis] /ˌæn θrəˌsɪl ɪˈkoʊ sɪs/.

Origin of anthracosilicosis

From New Latin; see origin at anthraco-, silicosis

Medical definitions for anthracosilicosis

anthracosilicosis
[ ăn′thrə-kō-sĭl′ĭ-kōsĭs ]

n.

Accumulation of carbon and silica in the lungs from inhaled coal dust.