noun
asbestosis
Medical term for lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. Also called 石綿沈着症.
See also: 石綿沈着症
石綿症はアスベストの吸入によって引き起こされる。
Asbestosis is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
The material asbestos; 石綿症 is the disease caused by it.
Compound of 石綿 (せきめん, 'asbestos') + 症 (しょう, 'disease').