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Definition 2024
lead_poisoning
lead poisoning
English
Noun
lead poisoning (plural lead poisonings)
- A chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.
- (slang) Being shot by a firearm.
Translations
chronic intoxiction caused by lead — see plumbism
Synonyms
- See plumbism