Definition
brominism
noun
- poisoning or toxic effects caused by excessive intake or exposure to bromine or bromine compounds
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- Chronic brominism can result from prolonged occupational exposure to bromine vapors.
- Symptoms of brominism include tremors, headaches, and skin irritation.
- Workers in chemical plants are at risk of developing brominism if proper safety measures are not followed.
- The patient's brominism was diagnosed after weeks of exposure to contaminated water.
- Early detection of brominism is important to prevent long-term health complications.