noun
- Plural of asbestosis; diseases of the lungs caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, characterized by scarring and breathing difficulty.
Usage: Medical term; Usually used in plural when referring to multiple cases or types
Examples
- Workers exposed to asbestos dust developed various asbestoses over decades.
- The clinic treated patients with different forms of asbestoses.
- Occupational asbestoses remain a serious health concern in older buildings.
- Doctors documented several cases of asbestoses among former shipyard employees.
- Asbestoses can take years to develop after initial exposure to asbestos.