borism

borism

 [bor´izm] boron poisoning.

bor·ism

(bōr'izm), Symptoms caused by the ingestion of borax or any compound of boron.

borism

(bawr′ĭ-zĭm) The symptoms caused by the internal use of borax or boron compounds. These include dry skin, eruptions, and gastric disturbances.