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al·co·hol·ism
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌhȯˌlizəm, -_həˌl- sometimes -ˌhä- or ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌliz-\ noun
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Etymology: New Latin alcoholismus, from New Latin alcohol + Latin -ismus -ism
1. : continuous and usually excessive use of alcoholic drinks; usually : addiction especially when compulsive to excessive use of alcoholic drinks
2. : the state of being poisoned by alcohol; specifically : the pathologic results of excessive use of alcoholic drinks — see acute alcoholism, chronic alcoholism |