Definition
bromism
noun
- poisoning caused by excessive intake or prolonged use of bromine or bromine compounds
Usage: medical; also called bromide poisoning
Examples
- Bromism can develop in patients who take bromide-containing medications over an extended period.
- Symptoms of bromism include tremors, confusion, and skin rashes.
- The doctor suspected bromism after reviewing the patient's long-term medication history.
- Bromism was more common in the early 20th century when bromide compounds were widely used as sedatives.