ergotism (n)

n14510955

type n
lex_filenum 26
def poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products
def characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms
def in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
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Hypernym poisoning, toxic condition, intoxication
Incoming links
Hyponym poisoning, toxic condition, intoxication

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