Chalicosis
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| Chalicosis | |
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| Other names | Flint disease |
| Specialty | Respirology |
Chalicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or bronchioles, found chiefly among stonecutters.
The disease is caused by the inhalation of fine particles of stone. The term is from Greek, χάλιξ, gravel.
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