ołowica

== Polish == === Etymology === From ołów + -ica. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɔ.wɔˈvi.t͡sa/ Rhymes: -it͡sa Syllabification: o‧ło‧wi‧ca === Noun === ołowica f (pathology) lead poisoning (a chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis) Synonym: saturnizm Lekarka walczyła o życie dzieci z ołowicą z dyrekcją fabryki i partią. ― The doctor fought for the lives of children with lead poisoning with the factory management and the party. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === ołowica in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN ołowica in Polish dictionaries at PWN