digitalism
[ dij-i-tl-iz-uhm ]
/ ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tlˌɪz əm /
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noun Pathology.
the abnormal condition resulting from an overconsumption of digitalis.
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digitalism
/ (ˈdɪdʒɪtəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
a serious condition resulting from digitalis poisoning, characterized by nausea, vomiting, and a disturbance in heart rhythm or rate
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