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lathyrism

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lathyrism [′lath·ə‚riz·əm]
(medicine)
Poisoning produced by ingestion of vetch (Lathyrus) and characterized by spastic paraplegia and decreased connective-tissue tensile strength. Also known as neurolathyrism.
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