silicosis
US /ˌsɪl.ɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌsɪl.ɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/
名詞
珪肺, じん肺
a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, characterized by inflammation and scarring of the lungs, leading to shortness of breath and other respiratory problems
例:
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Miners are at high risk of developing silicosis due to prolonged exposure to silica dust.
鉱山労働者は、シリカ粉塵への長期曝露により珪肺を発症するリスクが高い。
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The doctor diagnosed him with advanced silicosis.
医師は彼を進行した珪肺と診断した。