Chalicosis (Greek, χάλιξ, gravel), sometimes called flint disease, 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. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalicosis
Pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of dust incident to the occupation of stone cutting. ... Synonym: flint disease. ... Origin: G. Chalix, gravel ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: kal′i-kō′sis Definitions: 1. Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of dust related to the occupation of stone cutting or masonry. Synonyms: flint disease Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=16447
chalicosis 1. A form of pneumoconiosis caused by prolonged inhalation of fine stone dust. 2. Pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of dust, occurring especially in stone cutters. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/432/