salicylism

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/ˈsæləsəlɪzm//səˈlɪsəlɪzm/

noun

A toxic condition induced by excessive intake of salicylates, marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.

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Meanings

nounsalicylism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA toxic condition induced by excessive intake of salicylates, marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.

Origin

From ISV salicyl- + -ism.

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Translations

Portuguese salicilismo
  • salicilismotoxic condition induced by excessive intake of salicylates
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APA

salicylism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/salicylism

MLA

“salicylism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/salicylism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “salicylism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/salicylism.

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