siderosis meaning

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siderosis (noun): fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers.

Definition of siderosis

  1. fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers

    Type of: pneumoconiosis

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in IS · 9-letter words

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