Psychiatric Vocabulary

noun a condition of being addicted to or dependent on barbiturates

• Barbiturism is a condition characterized by the chronic use of barbiturates.
• I heard that she's been struggling with barbiturism for years.
• Barbiturism can really mess you up if you're not careful.
• His obsession with work has led to a form of barbiturism, where he can't seem to relax or take a break.

adjective a term used in medicine to describe a sign or symptom that is specifically characteristic of a particular disease

• The presence of a cherry red spot on the retina is pathognomonic for Tay-Sachs disease.
• If you see that specific symptom, it's a dead giveaway for Tay-Sachs disease.
• When you spot that, you know for sure it's Tay-Sachs disease.
• Her tears were pathognomonic of her deep sadness.