nicotinism
Definition
- Noun (Medicine): Nicotinism refers to the pathological condition of poisoning caused by the excessive or prolonged use of nicotine, typically from tobacco products.
Usage Examples
- (A medical condition of nicotine poisoning from tobacco use.)
- (Long-term nicotine poisoning has harmful health effects.)
- (Initial signs of nicotine poisoning.)
Advanced Usage
"acute nicotinism": a sudden, severe form of nicotine poisoning, often from a single large dose.
- The worker suffered acute nicotinism after inhaling concentrated nicotine spray.
"chronic nicotinism": a long-term condition resulting from habitual tobacco use.
- Chronic nicotinism is a major risk factor for lung cancer.
Variants and Related Words
Nicotine (n): the addictive alkaloid chemical found in tobacco.
- Nicotine is the primary substance responsible for addiction in cigarettes.
Nicotinic (adj): relating to or derived from nicotine.
- Nicotinic receptors in the brain are activated by nicotine.
Synonyms
- Tobacco poisoning: a non-technical term for the harmful effects of tobacco use.
- Nicotine intoxication: a medical term for the state of being poisoned by nicotine.
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