bagassosis

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What does bagassosis mean?

A pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of dust from bagasse (“the residue from processing sugar cane after the juice is extracted”).

Where does bagassosis come from?

Etymology tree French bagasseubor. English bagasse Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs) Ancient Greek -σῐς (-sĭs) Ancient Greek -ωσις (-ōsis)bor. New Latin -ōsislbor. English -osis English bagassosis From bagasse + -osis.

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