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mercury poisoning

/ˈmɜːrkjəri ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/

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/ˈmɜːrkjəri ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное воздействием ртути, токсичного тяжелого металла, которое может повредить нервную систему, почки и другие органы.

A medical condition caused by exposure to mercury, a toxic heavy metal, which can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other organs.

  1. Toxic condition from mercuryC1formal

    A medical condition caused by exposure to mercury, leading to damage of the nervous system, kidneys, and other organs.

    ruОтравление ртутью

    • Mercury poisoning can result from eating contaminated fish.
    • The factory workers were tested for mercury poisoning after the spill.
    • Symptoms of mercury poisoning include tremors and memory loss.