favism

American  

[fah-viz-uhm] / ˈfɑ vɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

1. acute hemolytic anemia caused by ingestion or inhalation of fava bean pollen.

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Etymology

Origin of favism

1900–05; < Italian favismo, equivalent to fav ( a ) bean + -ismo -ism

Example Sentences

Around the corner at Checchino, another venerable Roman institution with a warning on the door, the owner, Francesco Mariani, 62, said he had once employed a chef from Sardinia who had favism.

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

She stuffed them into brown bags for customers and said no favism sufferer had ever been reckless enough to approach her.

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

Sardinia, the southern Italian island where about 10 percent of the population has favism, with the number hitting 13 percent in the south, has developed some remedies over the years.

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

“He wears dog tags that say he has favism in case he gets into a car accident.”

From New York Times • May 13, 2023

One adaptation puts people at an increased risk of sickle-cell anemia, and another raises the risk of favism, a condition in which consuming fava beans causes anemia.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2012