talcosis /tal·co·sis/ (tal-ko´sis) talc pneumoconiosis.
talcosis
talcosis
tal·co·sis (t l-k  s s)n. pl. tal·co·ses (-s  z) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of talc mixed with silicates. |
talcosis
[talkō′sis]
a silicosis-like respiratory disorder caused by inhalation of magnesium silicate dust.
talcosis
a condition due to inhalation or implantation in the body of talc.
talcosis
Public health Intravascular, perivascular, and alveolar granulomas in which talc and sometimes starch can be identified, a finding typical of IV drug abusers, which may cause defects in pulmonary function
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