coniosis

coniosis
Any disease or morbid condition caused by dust. [G. konis, dust]

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co·ni·o·sis (ko″ne-oґsis) [Gr. konis dust] a disease state caused by the inhalation of dust, such as byssinosis or pneumoconiosis.

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