Accelerated silicosis: An occupation lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust over a long period of time. The lung damage becomes symptomatic and affects breathing and often causes weight loss as well. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Accelerated silicosis is available below.
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