Definition of Siderosis

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

Generic synonyms: Pneumoconiosis, Pneumonoconiosis

Definition of Siderosis

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

Definition of Siderosis

1. [n -ROSES]

Medical Definition of Siderosis

1. A sort of pneumonia occuring in iron workers, produced by the inhalation of particles of iron. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Iron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Siderosis

sideropenia
sideropenic
sideropenic dysphagia
siderophage
siderophil
siderophilin
siderophilins
siderophilous
siderophone
siderophore
siderophores
sideroscope
sideroses
siderosilicosis
siderosis (current term)
siderosis (current term)
siderostat
siderotic
siderotic
siderotic cataract
siderotic nodules
sideroxylon
siders
sides
sidesaddle
sidesaddle
sidesaddles
sideshow
sideshows
sideslip

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