alcoholism

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/
/ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

Synonyms
dipsomania
2 Definition

Acute alcohol poisoning.