NICOTINISM

Etymology

Noun

nicotinism (uncountable)

nicotine poisoning (especially as a result of tobacco use)

Addiction to nicotine.

Coordinate terms

• (poisoning): tabacosis

Source: Wiktionary


Nic"o*tin*ism, n. [Nicotine + -ism.] (Med.)

Definition: The morbid condition produced by the excessive use of tobacco.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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