ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chalcosis

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chalcosis is a noun meaning (pathology) copper poisoning.

Meaning

(pathology) copper poisoning.

Example Sentences

In the case of a copper alloy, the inflammatory reaction may be minimal and a slow diffusion of copper occurs and impregnates limiting membranes of the eye to produce the picture of chalcosis that may include peripheral corneal ring, sunflower cataract, and heterochromia of the iris.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include choly, cacochylia, cholecystopathy, cholangiosis, cholethiasis, chalkitis.

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