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Definition of Black lung
1. Noun. Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust.
Exact synonyms: Anthracosis, Black Lung Disease, Coal Miner's Lung
Generic synonyms: Pneumoconiosis, Pneumonoconiosis
Generic synonyms: Pneumoconiosis, Pneumonoconiosis
Medical Definition of Black lung
1. A form of chronic clung disease which develops after prolonged exposure to coal dust. Advanced disease and scarring is evident on chest X-ray. Symptoms include wheezing, chronic cough and shortness of breath. (27 Sep 1997)
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