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GRINDERS DISEASE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Lungs
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- silicosis
1, record 1, English, silicosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grinders' disease 2, record 1, English, grinders%27%20disease
correct
- silicatosis 3, record 1, English, silicatosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chronic pulmonary disease due to inhalation of dust with a high concentration of silica (SiO2), characterized by widespread fibrosis and clinically by shortness of breath and increased susceptibility to tuberculosis. 4, record 1, English, - silicosis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Silicosis occurs among workers in many occupations, including quarrying and tunneling siliceous rock, stone cutting, and ceramics manufacture. 5, record 1, English, - silicosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poumons
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- silicose
1, record 1, French, silicose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneumoconiose professionnelle due à l'inhalation de poussières de silice. 2, record 1, French, - silicose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lentement progressive, la silicose aboutit à une sclérose pulmonaire extensive et entraîne une insuffisance respiratoire, puis une insuffisance cardiaque; elle peut être compliquée de tuberculose (silico-tuberculose). 3, record 1, French, - silicose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pulmones
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- silicosis
1, record 1, Spanish, silicosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neumoconiosis producida por el polvo de sílice, por ejemplo a los albañiles y mineros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - silicosis
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