salicylism

noun

sal·​i·​cyl·​ism ˈsal-ə-sil-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce salicylism (audio)
: a toxic condition produced by the excessive intake of salicylic acid or salicylates and marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting

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“Salicylism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/salicylism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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