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pneumoconiosis
pneu·mo·co·ni·o·sis P0390200 (no͞o′mō-kō′nē-ō′sĭs, nyo͞o′-)n. Any of several, usually occupational diseases of the lungs, such as asbestosis or silicosis, caused by prolonged inhalation of especially mineral or metallic dust particles.
[pneumo- + Greek konis, koniā, dust + -osis.]
pneu′mo·co′ni·ot′ic (-ŏt′ĭk) adj. & n.pneumoconiosis (ˌnjuːməʊˌkəʊnɪˈəʊsɪs) , pneumokoniosis or pneumonoconiosisn (Pathology) any disease of the lungs or bronchi caused by the inhalation of metallic or mineral particles: characterized by inflammation, cough, and fibrosis[C19: shortened from pneumonoconiosis, from pneumo- + -coniosis, from Greek konis dust]pneu•mo•co•ni•o•sis (ˌnu məˌkoʊ niˈoʊ sɪs, ˌnyu-)
n. a lung disease, as anthracosis, asbestosis, or silicosis, caused by the inhalation of particles of coal, asbestos, silica, or similar substances and leading to fibrosis and loss of lung function. [1880–85; syncopated variant of pneumonoconiosis= pneumono- + Greek kóni(s) dust + -osis] pneumoconiosisany of various chronic lung diseases caused by the inhalation of dust particles.See also: Disease and IllnessThesaurus| Noun | 1. | pneumoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particlespneumonoconiosisrespiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness - a disease affecting the respiratory systemanthracosis, black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lung - lung disease caused by inhaling coal dustasbestosis - lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particlessiderosis - fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workerssilicosis - a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slatefibrosis - development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ |
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pneumoconiosis
pneumoconiosis (no͞o'məkō'nēō`sĭs), chronic disease of the lungs. Primarily an occupational disease of miners, sandblasters, and metal grinders, it is a result of repeated inhalation of dusts, including iron oxides (e.g., rust and filings), silicates (e.g., talc and rock dust), and carbonates (especially coal dust). Particles collect in the lungs and become sites for the formation of fibrous nodules. As the disease progresses, fibrous tissue increasingly replaces elastic lung tissue. Loss of lung function is signaled by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty in expectorating. A heart deficiency called cor pulmonale may develop in severe cases. Sufferers are particularly vulnerable to infectious lung diseases such as tuberculosis. Pneumoconiosis is incurable and treatment is purely symptomatic. Because the inhaled dusts cause darkening of the lung tissue, the disease is also known as black lung. Silicosis, the form of the disease prevalent among miners, is commonly called miner's lung.pneumoconiosis[¦nü·mō‚kō·nē′ō·səs] (medicine) Any lung disease caused by dust inhalation. pneumoconiosis
pneumoconiosis [noo″mo-ko″ne-o´sis] any of a group of lung diseases resulting from inhalation of particles of industrial substances, particularly inorganic dusts such as the dust of iron ore or coal, and permanent deposition of substantial amounts of such particles in the lungs. The diseases vary in severity but all are occupational diseases, acquired by workers in the course of their jobs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough, and expectoration of mucus containing the offending particles.
Silicosis is probably the best known and most severe of these diseases. asbestosis, caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers, is probably second only to silicosis in severity. Prevention and early diagnosis are important, for no effective treatment is available. Coal workers' pneumoconiosis, or black lung, usually in the form of bituminosis or anthracosilicosis, is caused by the inhalation of coal dust, often with silica, and is similar in its development and its effects to silicosis. Berylliosis is a variety found in workers exposed to beryllium in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps, and in members of their families who are contaminated by the chemicals in the worker's clothing. Other types of pneumoconiosis include aluminosis, cadmiosis, and siderosis.talc pneumoconiosis a type of silicatosis caused by the inhalation of talc" >talc; symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, weakness, and weight loss. Prolonged exposure may result in fibrosis" >pulmonary fibrosis. Called also talcosis.pneu·mo·co·ni·o·sis , pneumokoniosis, pl. pneu·mo·co·ni·o·ses (nū'mō-kō'nē-ō'sis, nū'mō-kō'nē-ō'sis, -sēz), Inflammation commonly leading to fibrosis of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust incident to various occupations; characterized by pain in the chest, cough with little or no expectoration, dyspnea, reduced thoracic excursion, sometimes cyanosis, and fatigue after slight exertion; often leads to chronic restrictive lung disease as measured by pulmonary testing; degree of disability depends on the types of particles inhaled, as well as the level of exposure to them. Synonym(s): anthracotic tuberculosis, pneumonoconiosis, pneumonokoniosis [G. pneumōn, lung, + konis, dust, + -osis, condition] pneumoconiosis (no͞o′mō-kō′nē-ō′sĭs, nyo͞o′-)n. Any of several, usually occupational diseases of the lungs, such as asbestosis or silicosis, caused by prolonged inhalation of especially mineral or metallic dust particles.
pneu′mo·co′ni·ot′ic (-ŏt′ĭk) adj. & n.pneu·mo·co·ni·o·sis , pneumonoconiosis , pneumokoniosis, pl. pneumoconioses, pneumonoconioses, pneumonokonioses (nūmō-kō-nē-ōsis, nūmō-nō-, nūmō-kō-, -sēz) Inflammation commonly leading to fibrosis of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust in various occupations; characterized by pain in the chest, cough with little or no expectoration, dyspnea, reduced thoracic excursion, sometimes cyanosis, and fatigue after slight exertion; degree of disability depends on the types of particles inhaled, as well as the level of exposure to them. [G. pneumōn, lung, + konis, dust, + -osis, condition]pneumoconiosis Any of a group of conditions in which a mineral dust, such as asbestos, bauxite, coal dust, diatomite, granite dust, quartz, silicon or talc, has accumulated in the lungs. The significance depends on the material and the particle size. Pneumoconiosis may cause severe lung damage with scarring (FIBROSIS) that may interfere with lung function. It may also lead to secondary HEART FAILURE and an increased risk of TUBERCULOSIS and lung cancer. See ANTHRACOSIS, ASBESTOSIS, SILICOSIS, SIDEROSIS.Pneumoconiosis (plural, pneumoconioses)Any chronic lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or similar substances that lead to loss of lung function.Mentioned in: Silicosispneu·mo·co·ni·o·sis , pneumonoconiosis , pneumokoniosis, pl. pneumoconioses, pneumonoconioses, pneumonokonioses (nūmō-kō-nē-ōsis, nūmō-nō-, nūmō-kō-, -sēz) Inflammation commonly leading to lung fibrosis caused by inhalation of dust incident to various occupations; characterized by chest pain, cough with little or no expectoration, dyspnea, reduced thoracic excursion, sometimes cyanosis, and fatigue after slight exertion. [G. pneumōn, lung, + konis, dust, + -osis, condition]pneumoconiosis
Synonyms for pneumoconiosisnoun chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particlesSynonymsRelated Words- respiratory disease
- respiratory disorder
- respiratory illness
- anthracosis
- black lung
- black lung disease
- coal miner's lung
- asbestosis
- siderosis
- silicosis
- fibrosis
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