First Known Use: 1928
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hypervitaminosis
noun hy·per·vi·ta·min·osis \-ˌvī-tə-mə-ˈnō-səs\
plural hy·per·vi·ta·min·oses\-ˈnō-ˌsēz\
Definition of HYPERVITAMINOSIS
: an abnormal state resulting from excessive intake of one or more vitamins
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Origin of HYPERVITAMINOSIS
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Medical Dictionary
hypervitaminosis
noun hy·per·vi·ta·min·osis \-ˌvīt-ə-mə-ˈnō-səs\
plural hy·per·vi·ta·min·oses \-ˈnō-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of HYPERVITAMINOSIS
: an abnormal state resulting from excessive intake of one or more vitamins
—hy·per·vi·ta·min·ot·ic \-ˈnät-ik\ adjective
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