lead poisoning

English

Noun

lead poisoning (countable and uncountable, 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.

Synonyms

See plumbism

Translations

chronic intoxiction caused by lead — see plumbism

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