ergotism /er·got·ism/ (er´go-tizm) chronic poisoning produced by ingestion of ergot, marked by cerebrospinal symptoms, spasms, cramps, or by a kind of dry gangrene.
ergotism
ergotism
er·got·ism (ûr g -t z m)n. Poisoning caused by consuming ergot-infected grain or grain products, or from excessive use of drugs containing ergot. |
ergotism
[ur′gətiz′əm]
Etymology: L, argota, a grain fungus
1 an acute or chronic disease caused by excessive dosages of medications containing ergot. Symptoms may include cerebrospinal manifestations such as spasms, cramps, and dry gangrene.
2 a chronic disease caused by ingestion of cereal products made with rye flour contaminated by ergot fungus.
ergotism
see rye ergot1.
ergotism
A condition caused by an excess of ergot compounds, derived from Claviceps purpura, resulting in intense vasoconstriction and gangrene of extremities
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