Nicotinism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nicotinism is a noun meaning nicotine poisoning (especially as a result of tobacco use).
Meaning
nicotine poisoning (especially as a result of tobacco use).
More Meanings
- Addiction to nicotine.
Example Sentences
Chronic nicotinism is usually experienced by those who smoke cigars, and by cigarmakers who are continually handling tobacco.
The grandeur intoxication prompts the customary good natured obtrusion of the practice of nicotinism in to the presence of others.
"Nicotinism," poisoning by nicotine, is characterized by stimulation and subsequent depression of the central and autonomic nervous systems.
Of the means of relief adopted for the cure of nicotinism, abandonment of the cause will bring about recovery in most cases without any medication
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