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Meaning of erethism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

erethism

Pronunciation:/ˈɛɹɪθɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. Abnormal excitement of a bodily organ or tissue.

  2. Any unusual or morbid overexcitement.

  3. A neurological disorder arising from mercury poisoning, leading to irritability, depression, etc.

    Synonyms:erethism mercurialismad hatter diseasemad hatter syndrome
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/erethism

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hyperstheniaerythropathyecdysiasmerythrismerythraemiaerotopathyerythematosisirritation