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berylliosis

[ buh-ril-ee-oh-sis ]
/ bəˌrɪl iˈoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

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

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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
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Medical definitions for berylliosis

berylliosis
[ bə-rĭl′ē-ō′sĭs ]

n.

Beryllium poisoning characterized by the occurrence of granulomatous fibrosis, especially of the lungs, due to inhalation of beryllium salts.
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