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strychninism

American  
[strik-ni-niz-uhm] / ˈstrɪk nɪˌnɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

  1. a condition induced by an overdose or by excessive use of strychnine.

strychninism British  
/ ˈstrɪknɪˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. pathol poisoning caused by the excessive or prolonged use of strychnine

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Etymology

Origin of strychninism

First recorded in 1855–60; strychnine + -ism

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