Definition
A disease that is characterized by fibrous inflammation or chronic hardening of the lungs as a result of protracted inhalation of asbestos particles. Exposure to asbestos has been linked with lung cancer including bronchogenic carcinoma and especially mesothelioma. The latency period may be up to 20 years or more.
URL Name
YF-3000-0880
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.0880
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-0880
Publication Status
Online