siderosis

IPA: sˈɪdɝˈoʊsʌs

noun

  • (medicine) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust
  • (medicine) The accumulation of hemosiderin in various organs of the body by people with a diet rich in iron
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Examples of "siderosis" in Sentences

  • Siderosis is the deposition of iron in tissue.
  • Early detection of superficial siderosis is usually via MRI.
  • No physical impairment of lung function has been associated with siderosis.
  • The use of drugs to treat superficial siderosis is still being investigated.

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