English word siderosis comes from English -osis, English sidero-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -osis | English (eng) | (pathology) functional disease or condition such as hepatosis. Formation, increase. Process, action. |
| sidero- | English (eng) | Related to stars or constellations, as sidereal relationships. Related to iron or steel, as in siderosis (fibrosis caused by iron deposits). |
| siderosis | English (eng) | (medicine) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust. (medicine) The accumulation of hemosiderin in various organs of the body by people with a diet rich in iron. |