phossy jaw中文什么意思

〔口语〕磷毒性颌疽(＝phosphorus necrosis)。

• phossy:    adj. 〔口语〕磷的，磷毒性的。
• jaw:    n. 1.颌，颚。 2.〔 pl.〕 ...
• jaw-jaw:    vi. 喋喋不休；进行冗长而乏味的讨 ...

百科释义

Phossy jaw, formally phosphorus necrosis of the jaw, is an occupational disease of those who work with white phosphorus, also known as yellow phosphorus, without proper safeguards. It was most commonly seen in workers in the match industry in the 19th and early 20th century.