popcorn lung

English

Etymology

popcorn +‎ lung. 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

Coordinate terms
  • butanedione (the chemical that when inhaled causes popcorn lung)
  • diacetyl (the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung)
  • artificial butter flavour (the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung)
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