1) Occupational disease 2) Respiratory disease 
Baritosis is a benign type of pneumoconiosis, which is caused by long-term exposure to barium dust. Barium has a high radio-opacity and the disease may develop after few months of exposure. Extremely dense, discrete small opacities of 2–4 mm diameter, sometimes of a star-like configuration, are seen on the radiograph. Their distribution is unifo...
A form of pneumoconiosis caused by barite or barium dust. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: bar′i-tō′sis Definitions: 1. A form of pneumoconiosis caused by barite or barium dust.