plumbism

[ pluhm-biz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. lead poisoning ( def 1b ).

plumbism

/ ˈplʌmˌbɪzəm /

noun

1. chronic lead poisoning

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbism¹

1875–80; < Latin plumb ( um ) lead + -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumbism¹

C19: from Latin plumbum lead

Example Sentences

As a rule the soluble salts if taken in sufficient quantities produce acute poisoning, and the insoluble salts chronic plumbism.

From Project Gutenberg

Now comes the revelation of wide-spread plumbism, or "potters' palsy," among workers in the potteries.

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