miner's disease
"Miner's disease" historically refers to various illnesses commonly found among miners due to their working conditions, with a focus on lung-related diseases caused by dust inhalation.
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Definition
C1Occupational Health
(historical, technical)A disease affecting miners due to prolonged exposure to hookworm in contaminated soil.
Example
- Hookworm infection was a common miner's disease in regions with poor sanitation.
C1Occupational Health
(historical, technical)A progressive lung condition caused by inhaling coal and silica dust, leading to scarring and impaired lung function.
Example
- The coal miner was diagnosed with miner's disease after years of exposure to dust in the mines.
C1Medical
(historical, technical)An illness resulting from inhaling silica dust, causing inflammation and scarring in the lungs.
Example
- Silicosis, once known as miner's disease, remains a concern in industries involving silica dust.
Similar
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