Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis  - Word of the Day

What is it?
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate or quartz particles, often found in volcanic ash or dust. It is a type of pneumoconiosis, which refers to lung diseases caused by inhaling various kinds of dust. This term is notable for being one of the longest words in the English language, and it is often cited as an example of a long, complex word. The condition itself is a form of silicosis, which is a more commonly known disease.

Pneumono-: This prefix refers to the lungs. 

Ultra-: This suggests something extreme or beyond normal. 

Microscopic-: Representing the extremely small.

Silico-: Refers to silica, a mineral found in sand and volcanic ash. 

Volcano-: A volcano.

Conio-: This part relates to dust. 

-osis: The suffix typically indicates a medical condition.