Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Occupational Disease.
Occupational Disease - as a noun
Disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
industrial diseaseExample Sentences
"His chronic cough was due to an occupational disease caused by years of exposure to harmful chemicals."
"Workers in the asbestos industry are at high risk of developing occupational diseases such as mesothelioma."
"Coal miners often suffer from occupational diseases like black lung disease."
"The company implemented safety measures to reduce the incidence of occupational diseases among its employees."
"Research has shown a correlation between long-term computer use and certain occupational diseases."