flock worker's lung

noun

An occupational lung disease caused by exposure to flock, small fibers that are glued to a backing in order to create a texture.

Meanings

nounflock worker's lung (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn occupational lung disease caused by exposure to flock, small fibers that are glued to a backing in order to create a texture.
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