barbiturism: Meaning and Definition of

bar•bi•tur•ism

Pronunciation: (bär-bich'u-riz"um), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. chronic poisoning caused by the excessive use of phenobarbital, secobarbital, or other derivative of barbituric acid.
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