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ergotism Definition

er·got·ism (ʉr′gət iz′əm)

noun

an acute or chronic poisoning resulting from the excessive or improper use of ergot or the eating of grain or grain products infested with ergot fungus

ergotism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: Traces of ergot were found in his bloodstream as in yours, but not to the degree that should cause hallucinogenic ergotism.

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