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plumbism (s) (noun)
1. Another name for lead poisoning.
2. A toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system.
3. A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc.
2. A toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system.
3. A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc.
It is characterised by various symptoms; such as, lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop.
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-ism, -ismus
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plumb-, plumbo-, plumbi- +
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