sil·i·co·pro·tein·o·sis (s l -k -prt -n ss)n. An acute, usually fatal pulmonary disorder, similar to pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, resulting from exposure to high concentrations of silica dust. |
silicoproteinosis [sil″ĭ-ko-pro″tēn-o´sis]
a rapidly fatal pneumoconiosis occurring several weeks to months after massive exposure to silica dust, characterized by the presence of proteinaceous fluid in the air spaces.
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