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Uncommonalcoholism
The correct spelling is alcoholism.
How to pronounce alcoholism
noun
IPA: /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/
Say it like: Alc-oho-lis-m
The correct spelling is alcoholism. A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
- 2.Acute alcohol poisoning.
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