Copper toxicity
Copper Toxicity
Copper toxicity (pronounced: /ˈkɒpər tɒkˈsɪsɪti/), also known as copperiedus (pronounced: /kɒpəˈriːdəs/), is a type of metal toxicity caused by an excess of copper in the body. Copperiedus can occur from eating acidic foods cooked in uncoated copper cookware, or from exposure to excess copper in drinking water or other environmental sources.
Etymology
The term "copper toxicity" is derived from the Latin cuprum (copper) and the Greek toxicos (poison). The term "copperiedus" is derived from the Latin cuprum and -edus, a suffix indicating a condition or state.
Symptoms
Symptoms of copper toxicity can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal and muscle pain, and can lead to liver damage and death in severe cases. Chronic long-term exposure can lead to symptoms such as anemia, dementia, depression, and other neurological problems.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Copper toxicity
- Wikipedia's article - Copper toxicity
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