popcorn lung

English

Etymology

So called because an outbreak at a popcorn factory led to the recommendation of respiratory protection for all workers in microwave popcorn production.

Noun

popcorn lung (uncountable)

  1. (medicine, colloquial) bronchiolitis obliterans
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