What does ergotism mean?
Ergotism means The plant disease caused by ergot..
Ergotism
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Meaning
The plant disease caused by ergot..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- A logical deduction.
Example Sentences
States are not governed by Ergotisms. Many have Ruled will who could not perhaps define a Commonwealth[…]
Synonyms for ergotism
Antonyms for ergotism
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- ergotisms
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What is a synonym for ergotism?
Common synonyms include ergotoxicosis, St. Anthony's fire, conclusion, illation.
What is the opposite of ergotism?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ergotism in a sentence?
States are not governed by Ergotisms. Many have Ruled will who could not perhaps define a Commonwealth[…]
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