What is another word for pneumonoconiosis?

Pronunciation: [njˌuːmənəkˈə͡ʊnɪˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Pneumonoconiosis is a medical condition that affects the lungs due to prolonged exposure to dust or other particulate matter. There are several synonyms for this condition, including pulmonary fibrosis, silicosis, coal worker's pneumoconiosis, and asbestosis. Each of these conditions is caused by inhaling different types of dust or particulate matter and can lead to long-term damage to the lungs. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and decreased lung function. Although the condition is preventable by avoiding exposure to coal dust, asbestos, or silica, there is no known cure for pneumonoconiosis once it develops.

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What are the hypernyms for Pneumonoconiosis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    respiratory disease, occupational lung disease, dust disease, lung disorder, Industrial lung disease, pulmonary disorder.

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