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.

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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

Example Sentences

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.

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See TuberculosisOphthalmia, 65Oppenheimer, Nathan, M.D., 110Osteopathy, 275Panama, 59Parents: and school hygiene, 3;interested by examinations, 41;should coöperate with physician, 279;interested in school examinations, 297;need health reports, 310;heredity, 335-342;nicotinism, 368 Parks and playgrounds, 7, 32, 118, 122, 142, 186, 290, 294Parochial schools, 189, 198Patent medicines: evils of, 369-377;advertisements, 380 Patten, Professor Simon N., 9, 14, 33, 165Pediculosis, 69-71Pennsylvania, 311Philadelphia, 34Phthisis.

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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.

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