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bromism

[ broh-miz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a condition due to excessive use of bromides and characterized by skin eruptions.

bromism

/ ˈbrəʊˌmɪzəm /

noun

  1. poisoning caused by the excessive intake of bromine or compounds containing bromine

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bromism1

First recorded in 1865–70; brom(ide) + -ism

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Example Sentences

Bromism is therefore less frequent in those cases in which this preparation is employed.

Bromism is therefore less in those cases in which the preparation is employed.

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