kaolinosis /ka·o·lin·o·sis/ (ka″o-lin-o´sis) pneumoconiosis from inhaling particles of kaolin.
kaolinosis
ka·o·lin·o·sis (k   -l-n  s s)n. Pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of clay dust. |
kaolinosis
[kā′əlinō′sis]
a form of pneumoconiosis acquired by inhaling clay dust (kaolin). Kaolin is used in the manufacture of paper, ceramics, heat-resistant wood, soaps, toothpaste, and some medicines.
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