1. lead poisoning, nervous system Injury to the nervous system secondary to exposure to lead compounds. Two distinct clinical patterns occur in children (LEAD POISONING, NERVOUS SYSTEM, CHILDHOOD) and adults (LEAD POISONING, NERVOUS SYSTEM, ADULT). In children, leadpoisoning typically produces an encephalopathy. In adults, exposure to toxic levels of lead is associated with a peripheralneuropathy.
Definitions of lead poisoning, nervous system
