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Chalicosis 
Summary
Chalicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or bronchioles, found chiefly among stonecutters.
| Chalicosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Flint disease |
| Specialty | Respirology |
The disease is caused by the inhalation of fine particles of stone.[1] The term is from Greek, χάλιξ, gravel.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "The Free Medical Dictionary:chalicosis".