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which of the following terms means abnormal condition of lung dust?
a pneumoconiosis
b pulmoconiosis
c pneumoanthracosis
d anthracosis
Pneumoconiosis refers to an abnormal condition of the lungs due to the inhalation of dust. Pulmoconiosis is not a standard medical term. Pneumoanthracosis specifically refers to the deposition of carbon - containing dust in the lungs. Anthracosis is the presence of carbon particles in the lungs, usually from air pollution or smoking. Pneumoconiosis is the most general term for an abnormal condition of lung dust.
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A. pneumoconiosis