Lead poisoning is a serious health issue that can occur when lead accumulates in the body. There are several synonyms for this condition, including plumbism, saturnism, and lead intoxication. Plumbism is derived from the Latin word for lead, "plumbum," and is often used in medical literature to refer to lead poisoning. Saturnism is named after the Roman god Saturn, who was associated with the metal lead. This term is less commonly used but may appear in historical and literary contexts. Finally, lead intoxication refers to the toxic effects of lead on the body, including damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and other organs.