Anthracosises, also known as coal worker's pneumoconiosis or black lung disease, is a respiratory illness caused by the inhalation of coal dust. There are several different synonyms or related terms that are commonly used to describe this condition, including coal dust lung disease, coal miners' lung, and pneumoconiosis. Other less common synonyms include anthracosis, black dust pulmonary disease, and miner's asthma. While some of these terms may be slightly different, they all refer to the same basic condition and share similar symptoms and causes. Understanding the different synonyms and related terms for anthracosises can help individuals better research or discuss the condition with their healthcare provider.