manganism

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Condition of manganese poisoning, usually after chronic inhalation exposure to manganese fumes.
Notes:
  1. Manganism is characterized by neurological and psychiatric disorders including reduced reaction time, lethargy, tremors, and a mask-like face. Impotence and loss of libido have also been reported.
  2. Low environmental exposures are reported to impair brain development and to reduce performance on neuropsychological tests.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 879 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'manganism' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11858 RIS BibTex EndNote
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