Definition
bromisms
noun
- Plural of bromism: a toxic condition caused by excessive intake or prolonged use of bromine or bromine compounds.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- Chronic bromisms can result from overuse of bromide-containing medications.
- The patient's symptoms were consistent with bromisms, including tremors and confusion.
- Historical cases of bromisms occurred when bromide salts were commonly prescribed as sedatives.
- Doctors now monitor patients carefully to prevent bromisms from accumulating in the body.