Synonyms for lead poisoning
lɛdlead poi·son·ing

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1. lead poisoningnoun

   Synonyms:
   plumbism

2. lead poisoningnoun

   A chronic intoxication that is produced by the absorption of lead into the body and is characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.

   Synonyms:
   plumbism

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1. lead poisoning, plumbism, saturnismnoun

   toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system

   Synonyms:
   plumbism, saturnism

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1. United States:

   It's an overall United States problem. The lead poisoning increases during deer season but we see it all year, some times it's chronic low-grade exposure over time that also brings them down.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   I know something about lead poisoning because of the work I've done in the past (with Children's Defense Fund) and as a senator from New York, we had a lot of old housing with lead paint in it. A lot of kids suffered from lead poisoning, and part of the challenge is you've got to intervene early. We need comprehensive health screenings, then we need to figure out how do we get the right nutrition and vitamins. You've got to begin to work to counteract the lead.

3. Harvey Kaufman:

   The health impacts of lead poisoning on IQ, behavior, and brain development are irreversible, but lead exposure is preventable.

4. James Williams:

   This landmark settlement will allow thousands of homes to be remediated, and as a result current and future generations of California children will no longer face the threat of lead poisoning, we're pleased that we've been able to hold lead paint manufacturers accountable and responsible.