Siderosis is the deposition of iron in tissue. When used without qualification, it usually refers to an environmental disease of the lung. Also Siderosis Bulbi, deposition of iron into the eye causing injury as the material chemically reacts with tissues and cells. ==Causative agent== Iron oxide present in welding material, foundries, iron ore min... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siderosis
(sid″әr-o´sis) a mild type of pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of iron particles. hyperferremia. the deposit of iron in the tissues; see also hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis. hepatic siderosis hepatic hemosiderosis. urinary side... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Sid`e·ro'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ......... iron.] (Medicine) A sort of pneumonia occuring in iron workers, produced by the inhalation of particles of iron. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/99
Type: Term Pronunciation: sid′ĕr-ō′sis Definitions: 1. A form of pneumoconiosis due to the presence of iron dust. 2. Discoloration of any part by desposition of a pigment containing iron; usually called hemosiderosis. 3. An excess of iron in the circulating blood. 4. Degeneration of the retina, lens, and uvea as a result of th... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=81761
siderosis A benign type of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron particles. It usually becomes serious only when combined with silicosis. Another 'iron' unit: ferro-. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2771/2