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fluorosis

/flʊˈroʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/flʊˈroʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruПатологическое состояние, возникающее в результате чрезмерного поступления фтора, обычно из питьевой воды.

A pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine, usually from drinking water.

uncountable

  1. Dental fluorosisC1formalmedical

    A cosmetic condition affecting the teeth, caused by excessive intake of fluoride during early childhood, leading to discoloration or mottling of the enamel.

    ruФлюороз зубов

    • The dentist diagnosed the child with mild dental fluorosis due to high fluoride levels in the local water.
    • Excessive use of fluoride toothpaste can contribute to fluorosis in young children.
    • The mottled appearance of her teeth was a classic sign of fluorosis.
  2. Skeletal fluorosisC2formalmedical

    A more severe bone disease caused by long-term ingestion of high levels of fluoride, leading to pain, stiffness, and structural changes in the skeleton.

    ruСкелетный флюороз

    • Skeletal fluorosis is a serious condition that can cause joint pain and bone deformities.
    • In regions with naturally high fluoride in groundwater, cases of skeletal fluorosis are more common.
    • The patient's chronic back pain was eventually attributed to skeletal fluorosis.
Forms
  • fluoroses plural form
  • fluoroses' possessive plural form
  • fluorosis's possessive singular form