SIDEROSES

Noun

sideroses

plural of siderosis

Source: Wiktionary


SIDEROSIS

Sid`e*ro"sis, n.Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A sort of pneumonia occuring in iron workers, produced by the inhalation of particles of iron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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12 February 2025

MEGACOLON

(noun) an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung’s disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate)


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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