calcicosis

noun

cal·​ci·​co·​sis ˌkal-sə-ˈkō-səs How to pronounce calcicosis (audio)
plural calcicoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce calcicosis (audio)
: pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of limestone dust

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“Calcicosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/calcicosis. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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