How Do You Spell BROMISM?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈə͡ʊmɪzəm] (IPA)

Bromism, pronounced [ˈbrəʊmɪzəm], is a medical condition caused by excessive intake of bromides. The spelling of this word is based on the chemical element bromine. Bromism is a rare disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause symptoms such as lethargy, memory loss, and confusion. The pronunciation of the word is broken down into four syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. Understanding the phonetic transcription of this word can help individuals correctly pronounce and spell it in written communication.

BROMISM Meaning and Definition

1. Bromism refers to a medical condition and a toxic effect that arises from excessive or prolonged ingestion of bromide salts. Bromides are chemical compounds containing the element bromine, commonly used in various medications and as a sedative-hypnotic agent, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

   The condition of bromism manifests primarily with neurological symptoms. These may include headache, memory impairment, drowsiness, confusion, irritability, delirium, and, in severe cases, psychosis. Additionally, bromism can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Skin manifestations like acneiform eruptions, rashes, and a characteristic odor of the skin may also be observed. Other common signs of bromism include a loss of appetite, weight loss, and tremors.

   The excessive accumulation of bromide in the body occurs due to impaired renal excretion. Prolonged usage of bromide salts or the use of doses higher than recommended can result in bromism. In the past, bromism was frequently seen as a consequence of long-term therapeutic use of bromides, but with reduced usage of these compounds, it has become a rare condition.

   Treatment for bromism primarily focuses on discontinuing the use of bromides and supportive measures. Fluid replacement, laxatives, and diuretics are commonly employed to enhance bromide elimination. In severe cases, hospitalization might be required, especially in cases involving significant neurological symptoms.

2. Chronic poisoning by bromine or any of its salts; the main symptoms are headache, mental inertia, occasionally violent delirium, muscular weakness, cardiac depression, an acneiform eruption, a foul breath, and anemia.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of BROMISM

The word "bromism" is derived from the chemical element "bromine" and the suffix "-ism", which indicates a condition or state.

The term "bromine" originates from the Greek word "bromos", meaning "stench" or "bad smell". It was named by the French chemist Antoine-Jérôme Balard, who discovered bromine in 1826. The reason behind this name is the unpleasant odor of bromine gas.

When combined with the suffix "-ism", which often denotes a medical condition or syndrome, we get "bromism", referring to the state or condition caused by excessive exposure or consumption of bromine or its compounds.

Bromism is a rare condition characterized by symptoms resulting from prolonged or excessive bromine intake, typically through prescribed medications containing bromides. The term is commonly used in the medical field to describe the clinical effects and toxicity associated with bromide poisoning.

Plural form of BROMISM is BROMISMS