Definition of bromism in English:
bromism
noun ˈbrəʊmɪz(ə)mˈbroʊˌmɪzəm
mass noundated A condition of dullness and weakness due to excessive intake of bromide sedatives.
Example sentencesExamples
- Luckily, the diagnosis of bromism and six hours of hemodialysis brought him around.
- Prolonged intake of potassium bromide can lead to bromide intoxication or bromism.
- The more strongly marked this sign in the iris the more symptoms of chronic bromism will be exhibited by the patient.
- It is unclear how much bromide must be absorbed before symptoms of bromism become apparent.
- Similarly, psychosis and hyperpigmentation are found in patients with bromism, while psychosis occurs independently in patients with homocystinuria.
Definition of bromism in US English:
bromism
nounˈbroʊˌmɪzəmˈbrōˌmizəm
dated A condition of dullness and weakness due to excessive intake of bromide sedatives.
Example sentencesExamples
- Similarly, psychosis and hyperpigmentation are found in patients with bromism, while psychosis occurs independently in patients with homocystinuria.
- It is unclear how much bromide must be absorbed before symptoms of bromism become apparent.
- The more strongly marked this sign in the iris the more symptoms of chronic bromism will be exhibited by the patient.
- Luckily, the diagnosis of bromism and six hours of hemodialysis brought him around.
- Prolonged intake of potassium bromide can lead to bromide intoxication or bromism.