fluorosis (Crossword)
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- Clue: Pathology
Answer: fluorosis
Definitions of “fluorosis”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Fluorosis: An abnormal condition caused by excessive intake of fluorine
• Mottling of the teeth caused by an excess of fluoride in the drinking water
• A condition caused by an excessive intake of fluorides (2 or more ppm in drinking water)
• Fluorosis is chronic poisoning caused by drinking water containing excessive amounts of fluoride
• (fldbobr-ro´sis) a condition due to ingestion of excessive amounts of fluorine or its compounds
• A pathological condition resulting for an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water)
• Discoloration of the enamel due to excessive fluoride absorption (greater than one 1 part per million) into the bloodstream
• A harmless cosmetic discoloring of the enamel, which appears as chalky white specks and lines or pitted and brown stained enamel on teeth
• A chronic endemic form of hypoplasia of the dental enamel caused by drinking water with a high fluorine content during the time of tooth formation
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