saturnism|ˈsætənɪz(ə)m| Also in mod.L. form. [a. mod.L. Saturnism-us, f. L. Sāturn-us Saturn: see -ism.] Lead-poisoning. 1855Dunglison Med.Lex., Saturnismus, poisoning by lead; lead-poisoning; saturnine cachexy.1879St. George's Hosp.Rep. IX. 179 Four had suffered from fits, one from saturnism.