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ergotism meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of ergotism at MeaningMonkey.org. ergotism meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ERGOTISM noun
Definition of ergotism (noun)
- poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
Source: Princeton University Wordnet