calcicosis

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English

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Etymology

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calcic +‎ -osis

Noun

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calcicosis (uncountable)

  1. Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of limestone dust.
    • 1919, Proceedings of the National Safety Council:
      Marble cutters formerly developed calcicosis, which health hazard is now much reduced by suction devices for the removal of dust at its source.