Chrysiasis (Gk, chrysos - `gold`, osis - `condition of`) is a dermatological condition induced by the parenteral administration of gold salts, usually for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.{rp|859-60} Such treatment has been superseded as the best practice for treating the disease because of `numerous side effects and monitoring requireme...
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A permanent slate-gray discoloration of the skin and sclera resulting from deposition of gold in the connective tissue of the skin and eye together with increased melanin formation after administration of gold. ... Synonym: auriasis, aurochromoderma, chrysoderma. ... Origin: G. Chrysos, gold ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(krĭ-si´ә-sis) deposition of gold particles in the tissues as a result of prolonged or excessive parenteral chrysotherapy, which commonly causes adverse reactions consisting primarily of dermatitis, stomatitis, or transient mild proteinuria; more serious toxicity involves the hematopoietic system, liver, kidn...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kri-sī′ă-sis Definitions: 1. A permanent slate-gray discoloration of the skin and sclera resulting from deposition of gold in macrophages. Synonyms: auriasis, aurochromoderma
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