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Pneumoconiosis
Definition 1
An occupational lung disorder caused by inhalation of dust particles. It is characterized by bilateral interstitial lung infiltrates. Representative examples include asbestosis, silicosis, anthracosis, and talc pneumoconiosis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Condition characterized by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs, usually of occupational or environmental origin, and by the tissue reaction to its presence. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
Definition 3
any of a group of lung diseases resulting from inhalation of particles of industrial substances. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)
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