"metallosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} metallosis (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) An abnormal buildup of metallic debris in the body occurring when metallic components in medical implants undergo corrosion. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine
    Sense id: en-metallosis-en-noun-I79hQQ1W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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