caffeinism

caffeinism
/ka fee"niz euhm, kaf"ee niz'-, kaf"ee euh-/, n.
chronic toxicity caused by excessive intake of caffeine, characterized by anxiety, irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and digestive disturbances.
[1885-90; CAFFEINE + -ISM]

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