coalcoholism

co·al·co·hol·ism

(kō-al'kŏ-hol-izm'),
The constellation of attitudes, attributes, and behaviors of the person who enables the alcoholic that are necessary for the attainment of a symbiotic balance between alcoholic and coalcoholic.
See also: symbiosis.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

co·al·co·hol·ism

(kō-al'kŏ-hol-izm)
The constellation of attitudes, attributes, and behaviors of the person who enables the alcoholic, which are necessary for the attainment of a symbiotic balance between alcoholic and coalcoholic.
See also: symbiosis
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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