alcoholism
English
Etymology
Noun
alcoholism (usually uncountable, plural alcoholisms)
- (pathology) A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
- (pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.
Related terms
Translations
chronic disease
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acute alcohol poisoning
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