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lead_poisoning

lead poisoning

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lead poisoning (plural lead poisonings)

  1. A chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.
  2. (slang) Being shot by a firearm.

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