black lung

Noun

Meaning

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

anthracosis black lung disease coal miner's lung rheum asthma emphysema bronchitis pharyngitis quinsy pneumoconiosis coryza empyema anthrax bends pleurisy
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Antonyms

healthiness healthfulness physical wellness perfect condition solid health very good health
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Hypernyms

pneumoconiosis pneumonoconiosis

Examples

Now, at 62, he struggles to breathe and accomplish basic tasks such as shopping and showering, and relies on a federal fund for ex-miners with black lung disease to pay for an oxygen tank and doctor visits. Source: Internet

Four Queensland coal miners are diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease known as "black lung", with unions fearing hundreds, possibly thousands of workers are potentially at risk. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

black look black lotion black lovage black lung disease black lung syndrome black lungwort