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Word of the Day: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, a word famous for its length, describes a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, particularly volcanic ash. Coined in 1935 by Everett M. Smith, it's a linguistic curiosity rather than a medically diagnosed condition. The word highlights the extremes of technical language and humanity's love for linguistic boundaries.

20 Jan 2026 11:56 pm