A mixed condition of anthracosis and silicosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(an″thrә-ko-sil″ĭ-ko´sis) pneumoconiosis in coal workers caused by inhalation of coal dust (anthracosis) and fine particles of silica (silicosis). Called also silicoanthracosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′thră-kō-sil′i-kō′sis Definitions: 1. Pneumonoconiosis from accumulation of carbon and silica in the lungs from inhaled coal dust; the silica content produces fibrous nodules. Synonyms: coal worker's pneumoconiosis
a form of pneumoconiosis occurring in miners, caused by the inhalation of coal and siliceous particles.