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saturnism

/ˈsæt.ə.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈsæt.ə.nɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий токсическое состояние, вызванное чрезмерным поступлением свинца в организм.

A medical term for a toxic condition resulting from the absorption of excessive lead into the body.

uncountable

  1. Lead poisoningC2formalmedical

    A toxic condition caused by the absorption of excessive lead into the body, affecting the nervous system and other organs.

    ruОтравление свинцом

    • Chronic saturnism can lead to severe neurological damage.
    • Workers in battery factories are at risk of developing saturnism.
    • The patient was diagnosed with saturnism after prolonged exposure to lead paint.

    Synonymslead poisoningplumbism