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byssinosis

Syllabification: (bys·si·no·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌbisəˈnōsis/

Definition of byssinosis

noun

  • a lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of textile fiber dust.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin byssinus 'made of byssus' (from Greek bussinos) + -osis

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