Minamata disease

Noun

Meaning

a form of mercury poisoning among people who ate fish from mercury-contaminated waters of Minamata Bay off Japan in the 1950s; characterized by severe neurological degeneration

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

chisso-minamata disease mercury poisoning result of severe mercury poisoning toxic neuropathy severe mercury poisoning degenerative neurological disorder disorder caused by methyl mercury poisoning disorder caused by poisoning with a mercury disorder caused by severe mercury poisoning neurological syndrome result of ingestion of methylmercury compounds result of methyl mercury poisoning severe form of mercury poisoning

Antonyms

physical wellness perfect condition solid health strong constitution very good health splendid health
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Hypernyms

mercury poisoning

Examples

“I’m frustrated when I think that without Minamata disease, I could have run like everyone else,” Sakamoto says. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

minalrestat Minamata Minamata Bay minamestane Minami minamiite