asbestosis Syllabification: (as·bes·to·sis)Pronunciation: /ˌasbesˈtōsis, ˌaz-/Translate asbestosis | into German Definition of asbestosis 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 British & World English dictionary
