Mercury poisoning


mercury poisoning n.
Poisoning caused by mercury or a compound containing mercury, with the acute form characterized by stomach ulcers and renal tubule toxicity and the chronic form affecting the central nervous system and causing emotional instability. Also called hydrargyria, mercurialism.

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