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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust, often found in mines. The term is often cited as one of the longest words in the English language and was coined to serve as a technical term for a specific type of pneumoconiosis. Essentially, it describes a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to tiny silica particles, leading to respiratory issues.

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