calcicosis
English
Etymology
calcic + -osis
Noun
calcicosis (uncountable)
- 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.
- 1919, Proceedings of the National Safety Council