lathyrism

lath·y·rism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lath-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈlæθ əˌrɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lath-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈlæθ əˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of lathyrism word

noun lathyrism a disorder of humans and domestic animals caused by ingestion of the seeds of some legumes of the genus Lathyrus and marked by spastic paralysis and pain. 1
noun lathyrism A tropical disease marked by tremors, muscular weakness, and paraplegia, especially prevalent in South Asia. It is commonly attributed to continued consumption of the seeds of the grass pea. 1
noun lathyrism a neurological disease often resulting in weakness and paralysis of the legs: caused by eating the pealike seeds of the leguminous plant Lathyrus sativus 0
noun lathyrism a painful, poisoned condition caused by the ingestion of certain peas (esp. genus Lathyrus) and characterized by paralysis of the legs, hyperesthesia, etc. 0
noun lathyrism A neurological disease of humans and domestic animals, caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus and characterised by paralysis and emaciation. 0

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Origin of lathyrism

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin Lathyr(us) genus name (< Greek láthyros a kind of pea) + -ism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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