definitions

digitalism

[ dij-i-tl-iz-uh m ]
/ ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tlˌɪz əm /

noun Pathology.

the abnormal condition resulting from an overconsumption of digitalis.

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Nearby words

digital videocassette, digital wallet, digital watch, digitalin, digitalis, digitalism, digitalization, digitalize, digitate, digitation, digiti-

Origin of digitalism

digital(is) + -ism
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British Dictionary definitions for digitalism

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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