fluorosis

noun fluo·ro·sis \flu̇-ˈrō-səs, flȯ-\

Definition of FLUOROSIS

: an abnormal condition (as mottling of the teeth) caused by fluorine or its compounds

— fluo·rot·ic \-ˈrä-tik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1927

Medical Dictionary

noun flu·o·ro·sis \ˌflu̇(-ə)r-ˈō-səs\

: an abnormal condition (as mottled enamel of human teeth) caused by fluorine or its compounds

—flu·o·rot·ic \-ˈät-ik\ adjective

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