anilinism

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an·il·ism

(an'i-lizm),

Chronic aniline poisoning characterized by gastric and cardiac weakness, vertigo, muscular depression, intermittent pulse, and cyanosis.

Synonym(s): anilinism

/an·i·lin·ism/ (an´ĭ-lin-izm) poisoning by exposure to aniline.

, anilism (an′ĭl-ĭ-nizm) (an′ĭl-ĭzm) [ aniline, the indigo plant, + -ism]

Chronic aniline poisoning. Findings include intermittent heart block, muscular weakness, cyanosis, and dizziness or vertigo.