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Ergotism

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Definition: Poisoning caused by ingesting ergotized grain or by the misdirected or excessive use of ergot as a medicine.  pois from eating ergot-tainted grain or ergot admin as ther agent    Other names St. Anthonys Fire; Saint Anthonys Fire; Ergot Poisoning; St. Anthony Fire; Saint Anthony Fire; Poisonings, Ergot; Fire, St. Anthonys; Ergot Poisonings; St. Anthony's Fire; Saint Anthony's Fire; Poisoning, Ergot; Ergotisms

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