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ergotism
[ ur-guh-tiz-uhm ]
/ ˈɜr gəˌtɪz əm /
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ergophobia, ergosterol, ergot, ergotamine, ergotin, ergotism, ergotoxine, Ergotrate, Erhard, Erhardt, Eric
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British Dictionary definitions for ergotism
ergotism
/ (ˈɜːɡəˌtɪzəm) /
noun
ergot poisoning, producing either burning pains and eventually gangrene in the limbs or itching skin and convulsionsAlso called: Saint Anthony's fire
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Medical definitions for ergotism
ergotism
[ ûr′gə-tĭz′əm ]
n.
Poisoning caused by consuming ergot-infected grain or grain products, or from excessive use of drugs containing ergot.
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