byssinosis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌbɪsɪˈnəʊsɪs/
Etymology
From Late Latin byssinum (“linen cloth”) via Latin byssus + New Latin -osis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A lung disease, caused by exposure to cotton dust in inadequately ventilated working environments.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| byssinoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |