asbestosis
[ as-be-stoh-sis, az- ]
/ ˌæs bɛˈstoʊ sɪs, ˌæz- /
noun Pathology.
a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust.
Words nearby asbestosis
asben,
asbestoid,
asbestos,
asbestos body,
asbestos cement,
asbestosis,
asbjörnsen,
asbm,
asbo,
asbury,
asbury park
British Dictionary definitions for asbestosis
asbestosis
/ (ˌæsbɛsˈtəʊsɪs) /
noun
inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles
Medical definitions for asbestosis
asbestosis
[ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs, ăz′- ]
n.
Pneumoconiosis due to prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.
Scientific definitions for asbestosis
asbestosis
[ ăs′bĕs-tō′sĭs ]
A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.