phossy jaw

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phossy jaw (uncountable)

A disease resulting from exposure to white phosphorus causing degeneration of the teeth and jaw.

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Chronic white phosphorus poisoning leads to necrosis of the jaw called " phossy jaw ". Source: Internet

In addition, exposure to the vapours gave match workers a severe necrosis of the bones of the jaw, the infamous " phossy jaw ". Source: Internet

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