mercurialism

[ mer-kyoor-ee-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. poisoning by mercury.

mercurialism

/ mɜːˈkjʊərɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. poisoning caused by chronic ingestion of mercury

Word History and Origins

Origin of mercurialism¹

First recorded in 1820–30; mercurial + -ism

Example Sentences

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

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