Any disease or morbid condition caused by dust. ... Origin: G. Konis, dust ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ko″ne-o´sis) a disease state caused by the inhalation of dust, such as byssinosis or pneumoconiosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′nē-ō′sis Definitions: 1. Any disease or morbid condition caused by dust.
coniosis A lung disease resulting from the inhalation of dust.