Bromoiodism

/ˌbroʊmoʊˈaɪədɪzəm/ noun

A toxic condition or disease caused by excessive exposure to or ingestion of compounds containing both bromine and iodine.

From bromoiodide + -ism (state or condition of). Medical terminology from the late 1800s when bromine and iodine compounds were used medicinally.

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