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| ac·ro·dyn·i·a [ àkrō dínnee ə ] |
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mercury poisoning in young children: mercury poisoning caused by powders formerly prescribed for teething, resulting in pinkness and itching of the hands and feet, excessive sweating, low blood pressure, limpness, and insomnia
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| [Early 20th century. <acro- + Greek odunē "pain"] |
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