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alcoholism medical definition
noun
- The compulsive consumption of and psychophysiological dependence on alcoholic beverages.
- A chronic, progressive pathological condition, mainly affecting the nervous and digestive systems, caused by the excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol. Also called chronic alcoholism.
- Temporary mental disturbance and muscular incoordination caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. Also called acute alcoholism.
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