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Pneumonoutramiroscopicsi licovocano coniosis meanings of this word?

The word "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" is a made-up word, famously coined by American physician Dr. Everett M. Smith in 1935.

It's a humorous example of a long word and is not an actual medical term.

Let's break it down:

* Pneumono: Related to the lungs

* Ultramicroscopic: Extremely small, beyond the reach of a microscope

* Silico: Referencing silica, a type of mineral found in sand and dust

* Volcano: A mountain that erupts with molten rock and ash

* Coniosis: A lung disease caused by dust inhalation

The word was created as a joke to demonstrate how long and complicated words could be made, and it has become a popular example of a tongue-in-cheek word.

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