cinchonism
cin·cho·nism
noun \ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌni-zəm, ˈsin-chə-\Definition of CINCHONISM
: a disorder due to excessive or prolonged use of cinchona or its alkaloids and marked by temporary deafness, ringing in the ears, headache, dizziness, and rash
First Known Use of CINCHONISM
1857
cin·cho·nism
noun \ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌniz-əm, ˈsin-chə-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CINCHONISM
: a disorder due to excessive or prolonged use of cinchona or its alkaloids and marked by temporary deafness, ringing in the ears, headache, dizziness, and rash
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