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nicotinism

American  
[nik-uh-tee-niz-uhm, -ti-, nik-uh-tee-niz-] / ˈnɪk ə tiˌnɪz əm, -tɪ-, ˌnɪk əˈti nɪz- /

noun

  1. a pathological condition caused by excessive use of tobacco, and characterized by depression of the central and autonomic nervous systems; nicotine poisoning.

nicotinism British  
/ ˈnɪkətiːˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. pathol a toxic condition of the body or a bodily organ or part caused by nicotine

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Etymology

Origin of nicotinism

First recorded in 1890–95; nicotine + -ism

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If the two first-mentioned weapons are effectively used, there will be an increasing proportion of nonsmokers and not-yet-smokers who will give attentive ear to proof that nicotinism is a nuisance.

From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company of New York City examines all applicants for employment, as to age, weight, height, keenness of vision, hearing, color perception, lungs, hearts, arteries, alcoholism, and nicotinism.

From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.

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