CHALICOSIS


Meaning of CHALICOSIS in English

ˌkaləˈkōsə̇s noun

( plural chalico·ses -ōˌsēz)

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek chalik-, chalix pebble, gravel + New Latin -osis — more at chalk

: a pulmonary affection occurring among stonecutters that is caused by inhalation of stone dust

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