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silicatosis /sil·i·ca·to·sis/ (sil″ĭ-kah-to´sis) pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of the dust of silicates such as those in asbestos, kaolin, mica, or talc.

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silicatosis [sil″ĭ-kah-to´sis]

pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of the dust of silicates, particularly aluminum silicate and magnesium silicate (e.g., asbestos, kaolin, mica, or talc).

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