Acute lead poisoning is also known as

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Acute lead poisoning is also known as

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Acute lead poisoning is a serious condition caused by high levels of lead exposure. It is also known as plumbism, which is the correct answer. The term "plumbism" comes from the Latin word for lead, "plumbum." When a person is exposed to high levels of lead, it can cause various symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, and neurological problems like seizures. It is important to note that lead poisoning can be a result of ingesting or inhaling lead particles, and it can affect people of all ages. Itai-itai is not a term associated with lead poisoning, but rather a condition caused by cadmium exposure in Japan. Neuralgia refers to the severe pain along a nerve, and byssinosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling cotton or linen dust.