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mercurialism

[mer-kyoor-ee-uh-liz-uhm]

noun

Pathology.

  1. poisoning by mercury.

mercurialism

/ mɜːˈkjʊərɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. poisoning caused by chronic ingestion of mercury

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mercurialism1

First recorded in 1820–30; mercurial + -ism
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Example Sentences

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In chronic cases 'mercurialism,' 'hydrargyrism,' 'ptyalism,' or 'salivation,' including most of the symptoms enumerated above.

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