What is another word for fluorosis?
Pronunciation: [flʊ͡əɹˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Fluorosis is a dental or skeletal condition caused by excessive fluoride intake. Some synonyms for fluorosis include dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, and fluoride toxicity. Dental fluorosis is the most common form of fluorosis, which affects teeth, resulting in white spots, brownish discolorations, and tooth decay. Skeletal fluorosis, on the other hand, is characterized by bone pain, stiffness, and weakness due to excessive fluoride accumulation in the bones. Fluoride toxicity is an overall term used to refer to any harmful effects of excessive fluoride intake, regardless of the specific form of fluorosis. Other terms that can be used to describe fluorosis include chronic fluoride poisoning and enamel hypoplasia.
