miner's diseaseとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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名詞

miner's disease (uncountable)

1. (dated) Any of several diseases notably found among miners, either formerly or still so.
   1. (chiefly historical) Nystagmus. (Caused among miners by prolonged eye strain in low-light conditions; still prevalent but no longer especially among miners.)
   2. (chiefly historical) Miner's worm: hookworm. (Still prevalent but no longer especially among miners.)
   3. Miner's lung: black lung. (Still prevalent but usually not called by this name anymore.)
   4. Miner's phthisis: silicosis. (Still prevalent but usually not called by this name anymore.)