phosphorism

[ fos-fuh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. chronic phosphorus poisoning.

phosphorism

/ ˈfɒsfəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. poisoning caused by prolonged exposure to phosphorus

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphorism¹

First recorded in 1780–90; phosphor- + -ism