Saturnism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010534",
  "term": "Saturnism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition caused by lead poisoning, classically the chronic form from repeated exposure, with neurological, gastrointestinal and hematological features such as abdominal colic, anemia and peripheral neuropathy. Lead accumulates mainly in bone and disrupts enzymes of heme synthesis. Diagnosis rests on blood lead measurement, and overt symptoms in adults usually appear only at levels of roughly 40 micrograms per deciliter or more, although subtler effects are reported below that.",
  "synonyms": [
    "plumbism"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1306 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/saturnism/"
}