Found 2 items, similar to alcoholism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: alcoholism alcoholism n 1: Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms [syn: alcohol addiction, inebriation, drunkenness] 2: an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess [syn: dipsomania, potomania]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Alcoholism Alcoholism \Al"co*hol*ism\, n. [Cf. F. alcoolisme.] (Med.) A diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors. [1913 Webster]