Metallosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metallosis is a noun meaning (medicine) An abnormal buildup of metallic debris in the body occurring when metallic components in medical implants undergo corrosion.
Meaning
(medicine) An abnormal buildup of metallic debris in the body occurring when metallic components in medical implants undergo corrosion.
Example Sentences
Clinical effects stem from metallosis in tissues around the corroding implant.
Intercellular and intracellular deposition of corrosion products is referred to as metallosis.
Serial electroretinograms should be considered for retained metallic foreign bodies to evaluate for toxic metallosis.
Sometimes, although a metal splinter is present in the bulb, there are reasons to believe that metallosis is not bound to develop.
Related Words
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