psycho-organic syndrome

psycho-organic 'syndrome'

Occupational medicine A petroleum solvent-induced neurologic dysfunction Clinical Fatigue, loss of memory and concentration, emotional lability, seen after 5-10 yrs of regular exposure to solvents–eg, styrene, toluene, xylene, which affects painters, and degreasers, plastic, and chemical workers.

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