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Argyrosis
Translation of "argyrosis" into Russian
argyrosis
Noun
argyrosis
argyroses pl
Argyrosis is a condition caused by excessive exposure to silver.
Аргироз - это состояние, вызванное чрезмерным воздействием серебра.
Definitions
argyrosis
Noun
Ophthalmology. Localized slate-gray or black discoloration of the conjunctiva or cornea caused by the deposition of silver particles after prolonged exposure to silver compounds.
Chronic application of silver-nitrate eye drops resulted in argyrosis of his right eye.
Rare. Generalized bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes (argyria) resulting from chronic absorption of silver or its compounds.
Several workers developed systemic argyrosis after years of inhaling silver dust at the refinery.