Anthracosis, Miner's Phthisis
Anthracosis, Miner's Phthisis : Pneumonoconiosis from accumulation of carbon from inhaled smoke or coal dust in the lungs. See: pneumomelanosis. Synonym: collier's lung, melanedema, miner's lung. Origin: anthraco-+ G. -osis, condition. An OSH glossary used in safety and health at work which is, adopted by ILO