salicylism
[ săl′ĭ-sə-lĭz′əm ]
n.
A toxic syndrome caused by excessive doses of salicylic acid or any of the salicylates.
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Words nearby salicylism
scurfy, scurrile, scurrility, scurrilous, scurry, salicylism, scurvy grass, scut, scuta, scutage, scutari
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Example sentences from the Web for salicylism
The drug depresses the circulation, injures the kidney and produces symptoms of salicylism or toxicity.