鉛えん毒どく

noun

toxic substance in lead; lead toxin

Refers to the poisonous component or property of lead itself, not the condition of poisoning. Often used in medical or chemical contexts.

• 鉛えん毒どくが神しん経けい系けいに与あたえる影えい響きょうは深しん刻こくだ。

  The effects of lead toxins on the nervous system are serious.

noun

lead poisoning

The medical condition caused by lead accumulation in the body. Synonymous with 鉛中毒, which is more common in modern usage.

See also: 鉛中毒

• 古こ代だいローマでは鉛えん毒どくが広ひろまっていたと言いわれる。

  It is said that lead poisoning was widespread in ancient Rome.