NIH MeSH · D018646Phenomena and Processes

Absinthe

Definition

An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)

MeSH classification

G07.203.100.100.100
J02.200.100.100

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018646) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗