Preferred Label : silicosis;
Definition : Pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of dust of stone, sand, or flint containing silicon
dioxide, with formation of generalized, nodular fibrotic changes in both lungs. (Dorland,
27th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0037116;
Origin ID : RID5344;
UMLS CUI : C0037116;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of dust of stone, sand, or flint containing silicon
dioxide, with formation of generalized, nodular fibrotic changes in both lungs. (Dorland,
27th ed) [MeSH]