caffeinism
[ ka-fee-niz-uh m, kaf-ee-niz-, kaf-ee-uh- ]
/ kæˈfi nɪz əm, ˈkæf iˌnɪz-, ˈkæf i ə- /
noun
chronic toxicity caused by excessive intake of caffeine, characterized by anxiety, irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and digestive disturbances.
Words nearby caffeinism
cafetiere,
cafetorium,
caff,
caffeinated,
caffeine,
caffeinism,
caffey's disease,
caffey's syndrome,
caffè latte,
caffè macchiato,
cafone
Example sentences from the Web for caffeinism
But caffeinism is a chemical dependency, not a true addiction.
Caffeinism, Anderson says, is the only slot into which you could slip Red Bull chuggers.
Medical definitions for caffeinism
caffeinism
[ kă-fē′nĭz′əm, kăf′ē- ]
n.
A toxic condition marked by diarrhea, elevated blood pressure, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and insomnia, caused by excessive ingestion of coffee and other caffeine-containing substances.