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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hydrargyria

/ˌhaɪdrɑrˈɡaɪriə/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrargyria mean?

noun

A condition in which mercury accumulates in the body, often due to exposure to mercury vapors or ingestion of mercury-containing substances.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with hydrargyria after years of working in a factory that handled mercury."

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