Definition of "nicotinism" [nic•o•tin•ism]

• Nicotine poisoning, caused by excessive use of tobacco and marked by depression of the central and autonomic nervous systems. (noun)

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• "He complained in his diary of languor from “nicotinism” and briefly quit smoking."
• "Tobacco: instruction at school, 3; economic injuries of, 201; forbidden to employees, 210; evils of nicotinism, 363-368, 386"
• "Parents: and school hygiene, 3; interested by examinations, 41; should coöperate with physician, 279; interested in school examinations, 297; need health reports, 310; heredity, 335-342; nicotinism, 368"