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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers wordnet
3. 3
   The accumulation of hemosiderin in various organs of the body by people with a diet rich in iron. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

asthmablack lungbronchitiscoldcroupemphysema

Etymology

By surface analysis, sider(o)- + -osis.

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