opiumism

Related to opiumism: optimism

opiumism

(ˈəʊpɪəˌmɪzəm)
n
(Pathology) pathol addiction to opium or a condition resulting from prolonged use of opium
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opiumism

the excessive and habitual use of opium.
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Translations

opiumism

, opiomania
n. opiomanía.
1. adicción al uso de opio o sus derivados;
2. condición física deteriorada por el uso de opio.
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