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berylliosis — /beuh ril ee oh sis/, n. Pathol. beryllium poisoning, characterized by the formation of granulomas, primarily affecting the lungs and causing a cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. [BERYLLI(UM) + OSIS] * * * ▪ disease systemic… … Universalium
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berylliosis — Beryllium poisoning characterized by the occurrence of acute pneumonia or chronic interstitial granulomatous fibrosis, especially of the lungs, from inhalation of beryllium. * * * be·ryl·li·o·sis bə .ril ē ō səs also ber·yl … Medical dictionary
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