Chalicosis
| 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.[1] The term is from Greek, χάλιξ, gravel.
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Categories:
- Lung disorders
- Occupational diseases
- Respiratory disease stubs