What is the longest medical term?
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The longest medical term is 'Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis' of 45 letters which is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by very fine silicate or quartz dust. (pronounced as---pneumono-ultra-microscopic-sili-covol-canoco-niosis)
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adding to that, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is mainly contracted when near volacnos, where fine particles of silica dust is inhaled, causing damage to the lungs.
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The longest medical term is coined by a filipino doctorDr.Rich Vincent Narag has 48 letters it is Biophysicopsychoemotiointellectosociosexospirito which siginifies as the as aspect of man which are Biophysical,emotional,psychological,intellectual,social,sexual,and spiritual aspect. from the book The art and science of giving care.
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