Anthracosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000657",
  "term": "Anthracosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of pneumoconiosis, a lung disease caused by the inhalation and accumulation of coal dust in the lungs. This condition is often seen in coal miners and can lead to inflammation, fibrosis, and impaired lung function. It is characterized by black discoloration of lung tissue.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coal miners’ pneumoconiosis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pneumoconiosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1168 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anthracosis/"
}