Medical Definition of Metal fume fever

1. An occupational disease, characterised by malaria-like symptoms, due to inhalation of particles and fumes of metallic oxides. Fumes are formed by evaporation at very high temperature and condensation in air into fine particles. Synonym: brass founder's ague, foundryman's fever, metal fume fever, zinc fume fever. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metal Fume Fever

metal(a)
metal-homeostasis
metal-organic framework
metal-poor
metal bar
metal base
metal carbonyl
metal ceramic alloys
metal cluster compound
metal detecting
metal detector
metal detectorist
metal detectors
metal drum
metal filing
metal fume fever (current term)
metal glove
metal halide lamp
metal halide lamps
metal homeostasis
metal hydride
metal insert teeth
metal interface
metal master
metal money
metal plating
metal saw
metal screw
metal shop
metal wood

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