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phosphorus necrosis
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Japanese Meaning
リン中毒による顎骨などの組織の壊死症状(いわゆる「phossy jaw」)で、かつてリンマッチ工に多く見られた職業病を指す。
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An occupational disease once common in phosphorus match workers.
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phosphorus necrosis
In the late 1800s, phosphorus necrosis ruined the jaws of many match factory workers.
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In the late 1800s, phosphorus necrosis ruined the jaws of many match factory workers.
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