opiumism

opiumism
\\-ˌmizəm\ noun (-s)
1. : the habitual use of opium
2. : the state resulting from habitual use of opium

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/oh"pee euh miz'euhm/, n.
1. the addictive use of opium as a stimulant or intoxicant.
2. the pathological condition caused by the addictive use of opium.
[OPIUM + -ISM]

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oˈpiumism noun (pathology)
1. Addiction to opium
2. The medical condition caused by the habitual use of opium
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Main Entry: ↑opium

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