coal worker's pneumoconiosis


an·thra·co·sil·i·co·sis

(an'thră-kō-sil'i-kō'sis), Pneumonoconiosis from accumulation of carbon and silica in the lungs from inhaled coal dust; the silica content produces fibrous nodules. Synonym(s): coal worker's pneumoconiosis [anthraco- + silicosis]

an·thra·co·sil·i·co·sis

(an'thră-kō-sil'i-kō'sis) Pneumonoconiosis from accumulation of carbon and silica in the lungs from inhaled coal dust; the silica content produces fibrous nodules.
Synonym(s): coal worker's pneumoconiosis.