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salicylism

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sal·i·cyl·ism   (sāl'ĭ-sə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  A toxic syndrome caused by excessive doses of salicylic acid or salicylates.

[salicyl(ic acid) + -ism.]
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Main Entry: sal·i·cyl·ism
Pronunciation: 'sal-&-sil-"iz-&m
Function: noun
: a toxic condition produced by the excessive intakeof salicylic acid or salicylates and marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting
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salicylism sal·i·cyl·ism (sāl'ĭ-sə-lĭz'əm)
n.
A toxic syndrome caused by excessive doses of salicylic acid or any of the salicylates.

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