hypervitaminosis
/ˌhaɪpərˌvaɪtəmɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition caused by taking too much of a vitamin, especially a fat-soluble vitamin like A or D, leading to toxic effects.
- The doctor warned that hypervitaminosis D can result in dangerously high calcium levels in the blood.
- Taking excessive vitamin A supplements can lead to hypervitaminosis, causing nausea and liver damage.
- Symptoms of hypervitaminosis include headache, fatigue, and bone pain.
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