Siderosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Siderosis is a noun meaning (medicine) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust.
Meaning
(medicine) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust.
More Meanings
- (medicine) The accumulation of hemosiderin in various organs of the body by people with a diet rich in iron.
Word Forms
- sideroses
Synonyms for siderosis
Depending on context, synonyms include hemosiderosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transfusional, silicosiderosis, siderism, siderolite, siderotil, siderite.
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