CHLORALISM

Etymology

Noun

chloralism (uncountable)

(medicine) A morbid condition of the system resulting from excessive use of chloral.

Source: Wiktionary


Chlo"ral*ism, n. (Med.)

Definition: A morbid condition of the system resulting from excessive use of chloral.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUSPENDED

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