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pneumoconiosis

[noo-muh-koh-nee-oh-sis, nyoo-] / ˌnu məˌkoʊ niˈoʊ sɪs, ˌnju- /


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John, who asked to be identified by a pseudonym because he is part of a lawsuit against his former employer, has been diagnosed with coal workers' pneumoconiosis, commonly called black lung disease.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Black lung disease, formally known as pneumoconiosis, is a horrible condition caused by inhaling coal dust.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2024

The inaction since - fueled by denials and lobbying from coal and other industries - has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of miners from pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as “black lung.”

From Washington Times Jul. 24, 2023

The inaction since — fueled by denials and lobbying from coal and other industries — has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of miners from pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as “black lung.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 23, 2023

Last year, he was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis, an incurable lung disease common in miners.

From New York Times Nov. 13, 2021




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