Medical Dictionary

chalicosis

noun chal·i·co·sis \ˌkal-i-ˈkō-səs\
plural chal·i·co·ses \-ˌsēz\

Medical Definition of CHALICOSIS

:  a pulmonary disorder occurring among stonecutters that is caused by inhalation of stone dust

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