Chalicosis

Chalicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or bronchioles, found chiefly among stonecutters.

Chalicosis
Other namesFlint disease
SpecialtyRespirology

The disease is caused by the inhalation of fine particles of stone.[1] The term is from Greek, χάλιξ, gravel.

References
  1. "Dorlands Medical Dictionary:chalicosis".
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