siderosilicosis

siderosilicosis definition - medical

sid·er·o·sil·i·co·sis (sĭdˌə-rō-sĭlˌĭ-kōˈsĭs)

noun
Silicosis due to inhalation of dust containing iron and silica. Also called silicosiderosis.

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