Chalicosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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)