barbiturism

barbiturism definition - medical

bar·bi·tu·rism (bär-bĭchˈə-rĭzˌəm, bärˌbĭ-to͝orˈĭzˌəm)

noun
Chronic poisoning caused by any of the derivatives of barbituric acid.

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