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strychninism

[strik-ni-niz-uh m]
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noun Pathology.
  1. a condition induced by an overdose or by excessive use of strychnine.
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Origin of strychninism

First recorded in 1855–60; strychnine + -ism
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British Dictionary definitions for strychninism

strychninism

noun
  1. pathol poisoning caused by the excessive or prolonged use of strychnine
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strychninism in Medicine

strychninism

(strĭk′nī-nĭz′əm, -nĭ-, -nē-)
n.
  1. Chronic strychnine poisoning, characterized by tremors and twitching, progressing to severe convulsions and respiratory arrest.
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