asbestosisPronunciation: /ˌazbɛˈstəʊsɪs, ˌas-/Translate asbestosis | into German Definition of asbestosis noun [mass noun] a lung disease resulting from the inhalation of asbestos particles, marked by severe fibrosis and a high risk of mesothelioma (cancer of the pleura). asbestosis in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of asbestosis in the US English dictionary