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asbestosis

as·bes·to·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-be-stoh-sis, az-]
    • /ˌæs bɛˈstoʊ sɪs, ˌæz-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-be-stoh-sis, az-]
    • /ˌæs bɛˈstoʊ sɪs, ˌæz-/

Definitions of asbestosis word

  • noun asbestosis inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles 3
  • noun asbestosis a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling asbestos particles 3
  • noun asbestosis a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust. 1
  • noun asbestosis A lung disease resulting from the inhalation of asbestos particles, marked by severe fibrosis and a high risk of mesothelioma (cancer of the pleura). 1
  • noun asbestosis (pathology) A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos. 0

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Origin of asbestosis

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1925-30; See origin at asbestos, -osis

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Parts of speech for Asbestosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

asbestosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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