berylliosis

berylliosis definition - medical

be·ryl·li·o·sis (bə-rĭlˌē-ōˈsĭs)

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

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