| 释义 |
Hydrargyrism
Hy`drar´gy`rism (hî`drär´jĭ`rĭz'm)
| n. | 1.(Med.) A diseased condition produced by poisoning with hydrargyrum, or mercury; mercurialism. |
hydrargyrism
hydrargyrism[hī′drär·jə‚riz·əm] (medicine) mercurialism hydrargyrism
mer·cu·ry poi·son·inga disease usually caused by the ingestion or inhalation of mercury or mercury compounds, which are toxic in relation to their ability to produce mercuric ions; usually acute mercury poisoning is associated with ulcerations of the mouth (including loosening of teeth), stomach, and intestine in addition to toxic changes in the renal tubules; anuria and anemia may occur; respiratory distress and pneumonia can follow inhalation; usually chronic mercury poisoning is a result of industrial pollution; causes gastrointestinal or central nervous system manifestations including stomatitis, diarrhea, headaches, ataxia, tremor, hyperreflexia, sensorineural impairment, and emotional instability and sometimes delirium.
See also: Mad Hatter syndrome. Synonym(s): hydrargyria, hydrargyrism, mercurialismThesaurusSeemercury poisoning |