hydrargyria, hydrargyrism
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hydrargyrism — hīˈdrärjəˌrizəm noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hydrargyr (from New Latin hydrargyrum) + ism : mercurialism * * * … Useful english dictionary
hydrargyrism — /huy drahr jeuh riz euhm/, n. Pathol. mercurialism. Also, hydrargyria /huy drahr jir ee euh/, hydrargyriasis /huy drahr jeuh ruy euh sis/. [HYDRARGYR(UM) + ISM] * * * … Universalium
mercurialism — SYN: mercury poisoning. * * * mer·cu·ri·al·ism (.)mər kyu̇r ē ə .liz əm n chronic poisoning with mercury (as from industrial contacts with the metal or its fumes) called also hydrargyria, hydrargyrism * * * (hydrargyria) n … Medical dictionary
Poisoning — Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning is still a major hazard to children, despite child resistant (and sometimes adult resistant) packaging and dose limits per container. See also poison, Poison Control… … Medical dictionary
