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byssinosis [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Lungs
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

Pneumonoconiosis of cotton, flax, and hemp workers. It is characterized by wheezing and tightness in the chest [and] is caused by the inhalation of dust and foreign materials contained therein, including bacteria, mold, and fungi.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poumons
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Pneumopathie par inhalation d'antigènes organiques liée à l'exposition aux poussières de coton.

Key term(s)
  • bissinosis

Spanish

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