berylliosis

[ buh-ril-ee-oh-sis ]

/ bəˌrɪl iˈoʊ sɪs /

Save This Word!

noun Pathology.

beryllium poisoning, characterized by the formation of granulomas, primarily affecting the lungs and causing a cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

who

whom

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of berylliosis

berylli(um) + -osis

Words nearby berylliosis

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Berwyn, beryl, beryl blue, beryl green, berylliosis, beryllium, beryllium copper, beryllonite, Berzelius, bes