hypericism

noun

hy·​per·​i·​cism -ˌsiz-əm How to pronounce hypericism (audio)
: a severe dermatitis of domestic herbivorous animals due to photosensitivity resulting from eating Saint-John's-wort compare fagopyrism

Dictionary Entries Near hypericism

Cite this Entry

“Hypericism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypericism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!