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Definition of Plumbism

1. Noun. Toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system.

Definition of Plumbism

1. n. A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc. It is characterized by various symptoms, as lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop. See under Colic, Lead, and Wrist.

Definition of Plumbism

1. Noun. (medicine) A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc. It is characterized by various symptoms, as lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop. ¹

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Definition of Plumbism

1. lead poisoning [n -S]

Medical Definition of Plumbism

1. A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc. It is characterised by various symptoms, as lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop. See Colic, Lead, and Wrist. Origin: From Plumbum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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