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plumbism

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plum·bism  (plmbzm)
n.
Chronic lead poisoning.
[From Latin plumbum, lead.]
plumbism [ˈplʌmˌbɪzəm]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) chronic lead poisoning
[from Latin plumbum lead]
plumbism
an acute toxic condition caused by the absorption of lead into the body by skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation; lead poisoning. Also called saturnism.
See also: Poison
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Noun1.plumbism - toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the systemplumbism - toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
lead poisoning, saturnism
illness, sickness, unwellness, malady - impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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