N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-62
"Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
§ 97-62. "Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
The word "silicosis" shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust of silica or silicates. "Asbestosis" shall mean a characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust.