calcicosis

English

Etymology

From calcic +‎ -osis.

Noun

calcicosis (uncountable)

  1. Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of limestone dust.
    • 1919, Proceedings of the National Safety Council:
      Marble cutters formerly developed calcicosis, which health hazard is now much reduced by suction devices for the removal of dust at its source.
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