ergotism meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

ergotism

noun

Etymology From ergot + -ism.

The plant disease caused by ergot.

The effect of long-term ergot poisoning, traditionally due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea which infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ergoline-based drugs, consisting of convulsive and gangrenous symptoms.

The use of ergot-infested grain to poison animals.

Synonyms: ergotoxicosis, St. Anthony's fire

ergotism

noun

Etymology From French ergotisme, from Latin ergo.

A logical deduction.

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