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anthracosis [′an·thrə′kō·səs] (medicine) The accumulation of inhaled black coal dust particles in the lung accompanied by chronic inflammation. Also known as blacklung. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The traditional view of the effects of ambient PM on lung structure can be found in standard texts such as Spencer's Pathology of the Lung (Spencer 1985), which states that anthracosis (i. |
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