crotonism

[kroh-tn-iz-uhm]

cro·ton·ism

[kroh-tn-iz-uhm]
noun
poisoning by ingestion of croton oil, characterized by burning of the mouth, severe diarrhea, and colic, with possible death from respiratory or circulatory failure.
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