hypervitaminosis


hy·per·vi·ta·min·osis

noun \-ˌvī-tə-mə-ˈnō-səs\
plural hy·per·vi·ta·min·oses\-ˈnō-ˌsēz\

Definition of HYPERVITAMINOSIS

: an abnormal state resulting from excessive intake of one or more vitamins

Origin of HYPERVITAMINOSIS

New Latin
First Known Use: 1928

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