Definitions

1. noun

The practice of eating or taking into the body small amounts of arsenic, often used as a form of suicide or poisoning.

“The police investigation revealed a pattern of arsenophagy among the suspects, who were trying to avoid prosecution by harming themselves.”

2. noun

In some cases, the consumption of arsenic in the form of arsenic-based medications or treatments.

“The patient was warned about the risks of arsenophagy due to the arsenic-based medication she was prescribed for her skin condition.”