| 释义 |
mina·mata disease
\ˌminəˈmätə-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized M
Etymology: from Minamata, town in Japan where it was first recognized
: a toxic neuropathy caused by the ingestion of methylmercury compounds (as in contaminated seafood) and characterized by impairment of cerebral functions, constriction of the visual field, and progressive weakening of muscles |