YourDictionary

black lung medical definition

noun
A form of pneumoconiosis common in coal miners, characterized by the deposit of carbon particles in the lungs.

Learn more about black lung

» black lung definition

» black lung Culture

» black lung science

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Browse entries near black lung

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools

© 1996-2012 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.