bromism meaning

or brōˈminism noun
  Poisoning by an overdose of bromine

[Medicine]
n : an abnormal state due to excessive or prolonged use of bromides

Examples

1. Iodine deficiency is also linked to weaker ( less detectable ) forms of bromism.
2. Chronic toxicity from bromide can result in bromism, a syndrome with multiple neurological symptoms.
3. Bromism has also been caused by excessive memory loss, and eventually inability to walk in one case.
4. Bromism is caused by a neurotoxic effect on the brain which results in somnolence, psychosis, seizures and delirium.