siderosis

Definitions of siderosis
  1. noun
    fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers
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    type of:
    pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis
    chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles
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