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mercurialism

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mercurialism [mər′kyu̇r·ē·ə‚liz·əm]
(medicine)
Chronic type of mercury poisoning. Also known as hydrargyrism.


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Amid the fumes and dust, workers suffered from mercurialism, nicknamed "haters' shakes," a hazard of the trade that also caused ulcerated gums, loose teeth, sickly breath, and in women, suppressed menstruation and miscarriages.
 
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