Anilism
Definition
A chronic or acute intoxication caused by the absorption of aniline or its derivatives into the body, primarily encountered as an occupational disease in the chemical and textile industries. The structural manifestation of this pathology includes severe cyanosis, caused by the formation of methemoglobin in the blood, headaches, vertigo, respiratory distress, and hepatic or renal impairment, requiring strict occupational safety monitoring in production spaces.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anilism
- Aniline poisoning
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, typically utilized in its singular conceptual and clinical form. |
| Formation | Derived from the chemical root word aniline combined with the pathological suffix '-ism' denoting a diseased state. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ni.ˈlizm] |
| Source | International Lexicon of Industrial Medicine and Chemical Hazards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul de la fabrica de coloranți a examinat muncitorul suspectat de anilism din cauza culorii cenușii a buzelor.
EN: The physician at the dye factory examined the worker suspected of anilism due to the grayish color of his lips.
RO: Un caz sever de anilism necesită administrarea imediată de oxigen și a unui agent reducător precum albastrul de metilen.
EN: A severe case of anilism requires the immediate administration of oxygen and a reducing agent such as methylene blue.
RO: Măsurile moderne de ventilație din laboratoare au redus incidența de anilism în rândul tehnicienilor.
EN: Modern ventilation measures in laboratories have reduced the incidence of anilism among technicians.
Idioms & Phrases
Anilism profesional / Occupational anilism
RO: Formă de intoxicație cronică dezvoltată în timp de muncitorii care manipulează aminobenzen fără echipament de protecție.
EN: A form of chronic poisoning developed over time by workers handling aminobenzene without protective gear.
Diagnostic de anilism / Anilism diagnosis
RO: Procedură medicală bazată pe determinarea nivelului de methemoglobină și prezența cianozei specifice.
EN: A medical procedure based on determining methemoglobin levels and the presence of specific cyanosis.
Sindrom de anilism acut / Acute anilism syndrome
RO: Manifestare bruscă și violentă a otrăvirii cu anilină, apărută în urma unui accident industrial sau a inhalării masive de vapori.
EN: A sudden and violent manifestation of aniline poisoning, occurring following an industrial accident or massive vapor inhalation.
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