popcorn lung en · NOUN
Etymology
From popcorn + lung. So called because an outbreak at a popcorn factory led to the recommendation of respiratory protection for all workers in microwave popcorn production.
Meanings
- (colloquial, uncountable, usually) Bronchiolitis obliterans.
- (colloquial, countable, rare, usually) A lung affected by bronchiolitis obliterans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| popcorn lungs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |