siderosis

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Definition of siderosis in English English dictionary

A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust

The accumulation of hemosiderin in various organs of the body by people with a diet rich in iron

{i} lung disease caused by the inhalation of particles of iron and/or other metals (Pathology)

A sort of pneumonia occuring in iron workers, produced by the inhalation of particles of iron

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

Hyphenation

sid·er·o·sis