bromism

[ broh-miz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a condition due to excessive use of bromides and characterized by skin eruptions.

bromism

/ ˈbrəʊˌmɪzəm /

noun

1. poisoning caused by the excessive intake of bromine or compounds containing bromine

Word History and Origins

Origin of bromism¹

First recorded in 1865–70; brom(ide) + -ism

Example Sentences

Bromism is therefore less frequent in those cases in which this preparation is employed.

From Project Gutenberg

Bromism is therefore less in those cases in which the preparation is employed.

From Project Gutenberg