Alcoholism
Pronunciation : Al"co*hol*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. alcoolisme.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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