acute alcoholism

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acute alcoholism

See alcoholism.

acute alcoholism,

intoxication resulting from excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The syndrome is temporary and is characterized by depression of the higher nerve centers, causing impaired motor control, stupor, lack of coordination, and often nausea, dehydration, headache, and other physical symptoms. Compare chronic alcoholism. See also alcoholism.

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