chrysiasis

chrysiasis
A permanent slate-gray discoloration of the skin and sclera resulting from deposition of gold in macrophages. SYN: auriasis, aurochromoderma. [G. chrysos, gold]

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chry·si·a·sis krə-'sī-ə-səs n, pl -a·ses -.sēz an ash-gray or mauve pigmentation of the skin due to deposition of gold in the tissues following parenteral administration of gold preparations

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n.
the deposition of gold in the eye and other tissues as a result of prolonged or excessive treatment with gold salts.

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chry·si·a·sis (krĭ-siґə-sis) [chrys- + -iasis] 1. deposition of gold particles in the tissues as a result of prolonged or excessive parenteral chrysotherapy; common symptoms include dermatitis, stomatitis, and transient mild proteinuria; more serious toxicity involves the hematopoietic system, liver, kidney, eye (cornea, lens), and sometimes other vital organs. Called also auriasis. 2. chrysoderma.

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