pneumoconiosis

English - Turkish

Definition of pneumoconiosis in English Turkish dictionary: (Tıp) Belirli tozların teneffüsü ile meydana gelen akciğer hastalığı; pnömokonyoz

English - English

Definition of pneumoconiosis in English English dictionary: A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter; Condition characterized by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs, usually of occupational or environmental origin, and by the tissue reaction to its presence; a lung disease caused by the long-term breathing (ingestion) of dust; A condition of the lung in which there is permanent deposition of particulate matter and the tissue reaction to its presence It may range from relatively harmless forms of iron oxide deposition to destructive forms of silicosis; Respiratory tract and lung condition caused by inhalation and retention of irritant mineral or metallic particles An X-ray can detect changes, which include fibrosis; Health conditions characterized by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs and by the tissue reaction to its presence; can range from relatively harmless forms of sclerosis to the destructive fibrotic effect of silicosis; {i} disease caused by the presence of a large amount of dust in the lungs; Any lung disease caused by inhalation of organic or inorganic dusts or chemical irritants, usually over time. Some dusts (e.g., silica minerals, asbestos) produce grave reactions in small quantities. Dust collects in the pulmonary alveoli, causing inflammation that scars lung tissue, reducing its elasticity. Chest tightness and shortness of breath may progress to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoking worsens many types. The most common cause of severe disease is silica (see silicosis). Asbestos (see asbestosis), beryllium, and aluminum dusts can cause worse disease, often on brief exposure. Organic causes include mold spores (see allergy) and textile fibres. Chemical irritants such as ammonia, acid, and sulfur dioxide are soon absorbed by the lung lining; their irritant effect can cause pulmonary edema, and they can lead to chronic bronchitis; (nu-mo-ko-ni-o-sis) A condition of the respiratory tract due to inhalation of dust particles An occupational disorder such as that caused by mining or stone cutting; Respiratory tract and lung condition caused by inhalation and retention of respirable material; chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles