berylliosis: Meaning and Definition of

be•ryl•li•o•sis

Pronunciation: (bu-ril"ē-ō'sis), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. beryllium poisoning, characterized by the formation of granulomas, primarily affecting the lungs and causing a cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
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