About The Medical Condition Mineral Fibers

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Mineral Fibers

Mineral Fibers Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Mineral Fibers Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mineral Fibers?

Long, pliable, cohesive natural or manufactured filaments of various lengths. They form the structure of some minerals. The medical significance lies in their potential ability to cause various types of PNEUMOCONIOSIS (e.g., ASBESTOSIS) after occupational or environmental exposure. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p708)

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