Necrosis of the osseous tissue of the jaw, as a result of poisoning by inhalation of phosphorus fumes, occurring especially in persons who work with the element. ... Origin: phosphorus + G. Nekrosis, death (necrosis) ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(fos″fo-nә-kro´sis) phosphorus necrosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: fos′fō-nĕ-krō′sis Definitions: 1. Necrosis of the bone of the jaw, a result of poisoning by inhalation of phosphorus fumes, occurring especially in people who work with the element.
phosphonecrosis Necrosis of the osseous tissue of the jaw, as a result of poisoning by inhalation of phosphorus fumes, occurring especially in persons who work with the element.