hydrargyrism

[ hahy-drahr-juh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. mercurialism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrargyrism¹

hydrargyr(um) + -ism

Example Sentences

In chronic cases 'mercurialism,' 'hydrargyrism,' 'ptyalism,' or 'salivation,' including most of the symptoms enumerated above.

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