Meaning Of The Word Fluorosis

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fluorosis in American English
a disorder resulting from the absorption of too much fluorine, usually characterized by mottled or stained teeth
noun: an abnormal condition caused by excessive intake of fluorides, characterized in children by discoloration and pitting of the teeth and in adults by pathological bone changes

fluorosis in British English
noun: fluoride poisoning, due to ingestion of too much fluoride in drinking water over a long period or to ingestion of pesticides containing fluoride salts. Chronic fluorosis results in mottling of the teeth of children

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