44-5a09. Silicosis defined. Wherever used in this act, "silicosis" shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of silica dust. History: L. 1953, ch. 246, § 9; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; inhalation of wheat dust not injury by accident under workmen's compensation act; not compensable hereunder. Watson v. International Milling Co., 190 Kan. 98, 99, 372 P.2d 287.