1. plural form of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust
Usage: medical

Examples

• The mining company faced lawsuits from workers who developed silicoses.
• Different types of silicoses can result from various forms of silica exposure.
• The doctor studied multiple cases of silicoses in the industrial region.
• Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of silicoses in high-risk occupations.
• Researchers compared the progression rates of different silicoses.
• The health department tracked silicoses cases among construction workers.