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black lung dis·ease

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  1. anthracosis, black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lungnoun

    lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

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  1. black lung disease

    Black lung disease, also known as coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), is a type of lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to coal dust and other harmful particles. It is commonly found among miners and other individuals who work closely with coal. This condition gets its name from the black coloring of the lung tissue caused by the build-up of the inhaled dust. Symptoms can include coughing, shortness of breath, and other respiratory issues. In severe cases, black lung disease can lead to heart failure or respiratory failure.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of black lung disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of black lung disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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  • கருப்பு நுரையீரல் நோய்Tamil

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