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'''Chalicosis''' (Greek, χάλιξ, gravel) is a disorder of the lungs or [[bronchiole]]s (chiefly among stonecutters), due to the inhalation of fine particles of stones; a form of [[pneumoconiosis]]. | ==Overview== | ||
'''Chalicosis''' (Greek, χάλιξ, gravel) is a disorder of the lungs or [[bronchiole]]s (chiefly among stonecutters), due to the inhalation of fine particles of stones; a form of [[pneumoconiosis]]. It is also called ''flint disease''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* [[Dorland's Medical Dictionary]] (1938) | * [[Dorland's Medical Dictionary]] (1938) | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology|Chalicosis]] | [[Category:Pulmonology|Chalicosis]] |
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Synonyms and keywords: Flint disease
Overview
Chalicosis (Greek, χάλιξ, gravel) is a disorder of the lungs or bronchioles (chiefly among stonecutters), due to the inhalation of fine particles of stones; a form of pneumoconiosis. It is also called flint disease.
References
- Dorland's Medical Dictionary (1938)