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Medical Definition of Mineral fibres
1. Long, pliable, cohesive natural or manufactured filaments of various lengths. They form the structure of some minerals. The medical significance lies in their potential ability to cause various types of pneumoconiosis (e.g., asbestosis) after occupational or environmental exposure. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mineral Fibres
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