thresher's lung

Definitions of thresher's lung
  1. noun
    alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay
    synonyms: farmer's lung
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    type of:
    alveolitis
    inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
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