lead poisoning

UK: /ˌlɛdˈpɔɪz^ənɪŋ/ US: (led)

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lead′ poi′soning  (led), 

1. [Pathol.]
   • a toxic condition produced by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption of lead or lead compounds, resulting in various dose-related symptoms including anemia, nausea, muscle weakness, confusion, blindness, and coma.
   • Also called plumbism, saturnism. this condition occurring in adults whose work involves contact with lead products.
2. Slang Terms death or injury inflicted by a bullet or shot.

• 1875–80

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lead poisoning noun

1. Also called: plumbism, saturnism acute or chronic poisoning by lead or its salts, characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting, convulsions, and coma
2. death or injury resulting from being shot with bullets