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strychninism

[ strik-ni-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a condition induced by an overdose or by excessive use of strychnine.


strychninism

/ ˈstrɪknɪˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. pathol poisoning caused by the excessive or prolonged use of strychnine


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Word History and Origins

Origin of strychninism1

First recorded in 1855–60; strychnine + -ism

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