Medical Term:
coalcoholic
Pronunciation: kō′al-kŏ-hol′ik
Definition:
- The person(s) who enables an alcoholic by assuming responsibilities on the alcoholic's behalf, minimizing or denying the problem drinking, or making amends for the alcoholic's behavior.
- Pertaining to the coalcoholic or to coalcoholism.
See Also: splinting
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