Chronic copper poisoning. ... Synonym: chalkitis. ... Origin: G. Chalkos, copper, brass ... Chalcosis lentis, a cataract caused by excessive intraocular copper. ... Synonym: copper cataract, sunflower cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kal-ko´sis) copper deposits in tissue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kal-kō′sis Definitions: 1. Chronic copper poisoning. Synonyms: chalkitis
chalcosis 1. Chronic copper poisoning; also, chalcitis, chalkitis [inflammation of the eyes caused by rubbing the eyes after the hands have been used on brass]. 2. The presence of copper deposits in the tissues. 3. A deposit of copper particles in the lungs or in other tissues.