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CINCHONISM
Etymology
Noun
cinchonism (usually uncountable, plural cinchonisms)
A pathological condition in humans caused by an overdose of quinine or its natural source, cinchona bark.
Synonyms
• quinism, quininism
Source: Wiktionary
Cin"cho*nism, n. Etym: [From Cinchona.] (Med.)
Definition: A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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