black lung

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Definition of black lung in English English dictionary

The chronic disease of the lungs, pneumoconiosis, caused by the long-term inhalation of coal dust

Pneumoconiosis caused by the long-term inhalation of coal dust. Also called anthracosis

Turkish pronunciation

bläk lʌng

Synonyms

anthracosis, black lung disease, pneumoconiosis

Pronunciation

/ˈblak ˈləɴɢ/ /ˈblæk ˈlʌŋ/