lead poisoning
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Definition
Noun: A medical condition caused by the accumulation of lead in the body, resulting from ingesting or inhaling lead particles. It is a type of metal poisoning that can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other organs.
Usage
"Lead poisoning" is used as a non-count noun to describe the state or condition of having toxic levels of lead in one's body. * The old paint in the house was a major source of lead poisoning for the children. * Public health officials are working to prevent cases of lead poisoning in the city. * Symptoms of lead poisoning can include abdominal pain and developmental delays.
Advanced Usage
- Chronic lead poisoning: Refers to poisoning that occurs from long-term, low-level exposure to lead.
- Acute lead poisoning: Refers to poisoning that occurs from a single or short-term high-level exposure to lead.
Variants and Related Words
- Plumbism (noun): A technical/medical synonym for lead poisoning.
- Saturnism (noun): Another technical term for lead poisoning, historically used.
- Lead toxicity (noun phrase): A more general term for the harmful effects of lead, which can include lead poisoning.
Synonyms
- Plumbism
- Saturnism (archaic/technical)
Related Phrases
- To suffer from lead poisoning: The common verb phrase used to describe having this condition.
- The worker began to suffer from lead poisoning after years at the factory.
- At risk of lead poisoning: Describes a state of vulnerability to the condition.
- Children living in older homes are often at risk of lead poisoning.
- Lead poisoning screening: Refers to medical tests to detect the condition.
- The clinic offers free lead poisoning screening for toddlers.
Noun
- toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system